Moving to Trinidad and Tobago: visas, cost of living & immigrant guide

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Population

1,208,789

Population Growth Rate

-0.09%

Urban Population

13.700000

Population in Major Urban Areas

PORT-OF-SPAIN (capital) 66,000

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Age Structure

19.340000

Median Age

33.900000

Birth Rate - births/1,000 population

14

Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population

8.42

Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman

1.71

Contraceptive Prevalance Rate - female 12-49

42.5%

Contraceptive Prevalence Rate - female 12-49

42.5%

Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female

1.030000

Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population

-6.59

Ethnic Groups

East Indian (a local term - primarily immigrants from northern India) 40.3%, black 39.5%, mixed 18.4%, white 0.6%, Chinese and other 1.2%

Nationality Noun

Trinidadian(s), Tobagonian(s)

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Literacy - total population

98.6%

Literacy - male

99.1%

Literacy - female

98%

Literacy Definition

age 15 and over can read and write

Education Expenditures - percent of GDP

3.2%

Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary)

12.000000

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Life Expectancy at Birth

71.960000

Infant Mortality Rate

25.740000

Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births

25.740000

Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births

46

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

1.18

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

2.1

Health Expenditures - percent of GDP

5.7%

Obesity - adult prevalence rate

29.3%

Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved

97.400000

Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved

92.100000

Underweight - percent of children under five years

4.4%

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Economic Overview

The economy of Trinidad and Tobago is highly dependent on the energy sector, with the country being a significant producer of oil and natural gas.

The energy sector accounts for approximately 40% of Trinidad and Tobago's GDP and 80% of its export earnings.

The country is the largest natural gas producer in the Caribbean and is also a significant exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Trinidad and Tobago's energy industry has attracted significant foreign investment over the years, with companies such as BP, Shell, and BHP Billiton operating in the country.

Aside from the energy sector, Trinidad and Tobago has a well-developed manufacturing industry, with a particular focus on the production of chemicals, food, and beverages.

The country also has a growing tourism industry, with its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture attracting visitors from around the world.

However, despite the significant contributions of the energy and manufacturing sectors to the Trinidad and Tobago economy, the country has faced several economic challenges over the years.

In recent years, the country has experienced a significant decline in its GDP due to falling energy prices, reduced production levels, and declining output from the energy sector.

The Trinidad and Tobago government has implemented several initiatives to address these challenges, including the implementation of fiscal and monetary policies aimed at stabilizing the economy.

The government has also implemented policies aimed at diversifying the economy by promoting non-energy sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, and creative industries.

Despite the challenges faced by the Trinidad and Tobago economy, the country has maintained a stable economic environment and has continued to attract significant foreign investment.

The country's strategic location and well-developed infrastructure make it an attractive destination for investors looking to do business in the Caribbean.

Industries

petroleum, chemicals, tourism, food processing, cement, beverage, cotton textiles

GDP - per capita (PPP)

$32,800.00 (USD)

GDP - real growth rate

1%

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GDP - Gross Domestic Product (PPP)

$33,210,000,000 (USD)

GDP Per Capita

$32,800.00 (USD)

GDP - real growth rate

1%

GDP - official exchange rate

$27,670,000,000 (USD)

GDP - composition, by end use

• consumption: 40.1% government
• consumption: 12.3% investment in fixed
• capital: 8.5% investment in
• inventories: 0.5% exports of goods and
• services: 66.8% imports of goods and
• services: -28.2%

GDP by Sector- agriculture

0.5%

GDP by Sector- Industry

14.6%

GDP by Sector- services

84.9%

Industrial Growth Rate

2.5%

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Inflation Rate

11.3%

Exchange Rate per US Dollar

Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD)

Currency Name and Code

Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)

Fiscal Year

1 October - 30 September

Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate

7.5%

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Labor Force

631,000

Unemployment Rate

6.4%

Major Industries

petroleum, chemicals, tourism, food processing, cement, beverage, cotton textiles

Agriculture Products

cocoa, sugarcane, rice, citrus, coffee, vegetables; poultry

Population Below Poverty Line

17%

Child Labor - # of children ages 5-14

1,201

Child Labor - % of children ages 5-14

1%

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Labor Force By Occupation - construction and utilities

20.4%

Labor Force By Occupation - manufacturing, mining and quarrying

12.8%

Labor Force By Occupation - services

62.9%

Labor Force By Occupation- agriculture

3.8%

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Annual Budget

$6,614,000,000 (USD)

Public Debt (% of GDP)

41.1%

Budget Surplus or Deficit - percent of GDP

-1.8%

Taxes and other revenues - percent of GDP

28.9%

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Full Country Name

Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Country Name

Trinidad and Tobago

Etymology- history of name

explorer Christopher COLUMBUS named the larger island "La Isla de la Trinidad" (The Island of the Trinity) on 31 July 1498 on his third voyage

the tobacco grown and smoked by the natives of the smaller island or its elongated cigar shape may account for the "tobago" name, which is spelled "tobaco" in Spanish

Independence

31 August 1962 (from the UK)

National Holiday

Independence Day, 31 August (1962)

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Government Type

parliamentary republic

Constitution

• history: previous 1962; latest 1976
• amendments: proposed by Parliament; passage of amendments affecting constitutional provisions, such as human rights and freedoms or citizenship, requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the membership of both houses and assent of the president; passage of amendments, such as the powers and authorities of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, and the procedure for amending the constitution, requires at least three-quarters majority vote by the House membership, two-thirds majority vote by the Senate membership, and assent of the president; amended many times, last in 2007

Legal System:

English common law; judicial review of legislative acts in the Supreme Court

Executive Branch:

• chief of state: President Christine KANGALOO (since 20 March 2023)
• head of government: Prime Minister Kamla Susheila PERSAD-BISSESSAR (since 1 May 2025)
• cabinet: Cabinet appointed from among members of Parliament election/appointment
• process: president indirectly elected by an electoral college of selected Senate and House of Representatives members for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); the president usually appoints the leader of the majority party in the House of Representatives as prime minister most recent election
• date: 20 January 2023
• election results: 2023: Christine KANGALOO elected president by the electoral college on 20 January 2023; electoral college vote Christine KANGALOO (PNM) 48, Israel KHAN (UNC) 22 2018: Paula-Mae WEEKES (independent) elected president; ran unopposed and was elected without a vote; she was Trinidad and Tabago's first female head of state expected date of next
• election: by February 2028

Legislative Branch:

• Description: bicameral Parliament consists of: Senate (31 seats; 16 members appointed by the ruling party, 9 by the president, and 6 by the opposition party; members serve 5-year terms;) House of Representatives (42 seats; 41 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and the house speaker - usually designated from outside Parliament; members serve 5-year terms)
• Elections: Senate - last appointments on 28 August 2020 (next appointments in August 2025) House of Representatives - last held on 10 August 2020 (next to be held in 2025)
• Election Results: - Senate - percent by party - NA; seats by party - PNM 16, UNC 6, independent 9; composition as of February 2024 - men 19, women 13, percentage women 40.6% House of Representatives - percent by party - NA; seats by party - PNM 23, UNC 19; composition as of February 2024 - men 30, women 12, percentage women 28.6%; total Parliament percentage women 33.8%
• Note: Tobago has a unicameral House of Assembly (19 seats; 15 assemblymen directly elected by simple majority vote and 4 appointed councilors - 3 on the advice of the chief secretary and 1 on the advice of the minority leader; members serve 4-year terms)

Judicial Branch:

• office: Supreme Court chief justice appointed by the president after consultation with the prime minister and the parliamentary leader of the opposition; other judges appointed by the Judicial Legal Services Commission, headed by the chief justice and 5 members with judicial experience; all judges serve for life with mandatory retirement normally at age 65
• subordinate courts: Courts of Summary Criminal Jurisdiction; Petty Civil Courts; Family Court

Regions or States:

9 regions, 3 boroughs, 2 cities, 1 ward regions: Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo, Diego Martin, Mayaro/Rio Claro, Penal/Debe, Princes Town, Sangre Grande, San Juan/Laventille, Siparia, Tunapuna/Piarco borough: Arima, Chaguanas, Point Fortin cities: Port of Spain, San Fernando ward: Tobago

Political Parties and Leaders:

• People's National Movement or PNM [Keith ROWLEY]
• United National Congress or UNC [Kamla PERSAD-BISSESSAR]
• Tobago People’s Party or Tobago [Farley AUGUSTINE]

Suffrage:

18 years of age; universal

Citizenship Criteria:

• birth: yes citizenship by
• descent: yes dual citizenship
• recognized: yes residency requirement for
• naturalization: 8 years

Capital Name

Port of Spain

Capital - geographic coordinate

10 39 N, 61 31 W

Capital Time Difference

UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)

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International Organization Participation:

• ACP
• AOSIS
• Caricom
• CDB
• CELAC
• EITI (compliant country)
• FAO
• G-24
• G-77
• IADB
• IAEA
• IBRD
• ICAO
• ICC (NGOs)
• ICCt
• ICRM
• IDA
• IFAD
• IFC
• IFRCS
• IHO
• ILO
• IMF
• IMO
• Interpol
• IOC
• IOM
• IPU
• ISO
• ITSO
• ITU
• ITUC (NGOs)
• LAES
• MIGA
• NAM
• OAS
• OPANAL
• OPCW
• Pacific Alliance (observer)
• Paris Club (associate)
• UN
• UNCTAD
• UNESCO
• UNIDO
• UPU
• WCO
• WFTU (NGOs)
• WHO
• WIPO
• WMO
• WTO

International Law Organization Participation:

has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction

Diplomatic Representation from US:

• Chief of Mission: Ambassador Candace A. BOND (since 8 December 2022)
• Embassy: 15 Queen's Park West, Port of Spain
• Mailing Address: 3410 Port of Spain Place, Washington DC 20521-3410
• Telephone: (868) 622-6371
• FAX: (868) 822-5905
• Email: acspos@state.gov
• Website: https://tt.usembassy.gov/

Diplomatic Representation in the US:

• Chief of Mission: Ambassador Anthony Wayne Jerome PHILLIPS-SPENCER, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) (since 27 June 2016)
• Chancery: 1708 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036-1975
• Telephone: [1] (202) 467-6490
• FAX: [1] (202) 785-3130
• Email: embdcinfo@foreign.gov.tt
• Website: https://foreign.gov.tt/missions-consuls/tt-missions-abroad/diplomatic-missions/embassy-washington-dc-us/
• Consulate(s) General: Miami, New York

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Geographic Location

The Caribbean

Geographic Coordinates

11 00 N, 61 00 W

Total Area

1,980 Square Miles 5,128 Square Kilometers

Land Area

1,980 Square Miles 5,128 Square Kilometers

Coastline

225 Miles 362 Kilometers

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Terrain

mostly plains with some hills and low mountains

Highest Point

940 Meters

Highest Point Location

El Cerro del Aripo 940 m

Lowest Point Location

Caribbean Sea 0 m

Natural Resources

petroleum, natural gas, asphalt

Irrigated Land

14 Square Miles 36 Square Kilometers

Time Zone

UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)

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Climate

Both Trinidad and Tobago lie deep in the tropics but are cooled by the marine environment and the prevailing northeast trade winds.

Because of its constant exposure to trade winds, Tobago is cooler than Trinidad.

Rainfall is moderate to heavy with an annual average of 82.7 inches but is subject to considerable regional and year-to-year variations.

Days are warm, but evening temperatures are cooler.

The seasonal variation does not exceed 5°F.

The mean year-round temperature for the country at 8 a.m. is about 77°F; at 2 p.m. it is about 86°F.

Humidity averages about 86% at 8 a.m. and about 65% at 2 p.m.

A dry season, more clearly defined than in most West Indian islands, lasts from January through mid-May; a short interruption of the rainy season also usually occurs in September.

In most of the country no month is entirely dry, but during the rainy season the monthly precipitation is three to four times greater than in the dry season.

Although the country lies slightly south of the hurricane track, violent local storms sometimes occur.

In 1962, Hurricane Flora devastated Tobago, and tropical storm Alma crossed Trinidad in 1974.

Both events are considered highly unusual.

Terrain

mostly plains with some hills and low mountains

Location

Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela

Total Area

1,980 Square Miles 5,128 Square Kilometers

Environment - Current Issues

• water pollution from agricultural chemicals, industrial wastes, and raw sewage
• oil pollution of beaches
• deforestation
• soil erosion

Environment - International Agreements

party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Marine Life Conservation, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94, Wetlands signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements

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Exports

$12,060,000,000 (USD)

Imports

$8,234,000,000 (USD)

Major Exports

petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, steel products, fertilizer, sugar, cocoa, coffee, citrus, flowers

Major Imports

machinery, transportation equipment, manufactured goods, food, live animals

Top Export Partners

US 54.4%, Jamaica 6.7%, France 4.2%

Top Import Partners

US 35.8%, Venezuela 12.7%, Brazil 5.1%, Cote d'Ivoire 4.7%, UK 4.3%

Export Partners

US 54.4%, Jamaica 6.7%, France 4.2%

Import Partners

US 35.8%, Venezuela 12.7%, Brazil 5.1%, Cote d'Ivoire 4.7%, UK 4.3%

Country Description

Trinidad and Tobago is a developing nation in the Caribbean composed of two islands.

The islands gained independence from the British in 1962.

The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean, largely as a result of petroleum and natural gas reserves.

The majority of tourist travel is to the smaller of the two islands, Tobago.

Tourist facilities are available on both islands.

Safety & Security

When visiting or residing in Trinidad and Tobago, you should avoid large crowds and demonstrations.

While non-violent demonstrations occur on occasion, widespread civil disorder is not typical.

You should also exercise caution when visiting or residing in Port of Spain, especially in crowded urban areas.

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Crime

Violent crime remains high on both islands and affects local and expatriate communities, and tourists.

You should exercise caution and good judgment as in any large urban area.

Be particularly cautious when traveling after dark from Trinidad’s Piarco Airport as incidents have been reported in the past involving armed robbers trailing arriving passengers from the airport and accosting them in remote areas of the airport parking lot, on the highway leading from the airport to downtown Port of Spain, and outside the gates of residences.

Areas in the Port of Spain metro area to avoid include Laventille, Morvant, Sea Lots, the interior of the Queen’s Park Savannah, South Belmont, and Cocorite.

Visitors should avoid the following areas after dark: scenic rest stops including Fort George, downtown Port of Spain, and all beaches.

Tourists are particularly vulnerable to pick-pocketing and armed assaults in these locations.

Holiday periods, especially Christmas and Carnival, often see an increase in criminal activity.

Violent crimes, including assault, kidnapping for ransom, sexual assault, and murder have involved expatriate residents and tourists, including U.S. citizens.

The perpetrators of many of these crimes have not been arrested.

It is highly recommended that female visitors and residents avoid traveling alone, particularly at night or in secluded areas.

Burglaries of private residences are common.

Robbery is a risk, particularly in urban areas and especially near ATMs and shopping malls.

You should avoid wearing expensive jewelry, riding in flashy cars or displaying large amounts of money in public.

In some cases, robberies of Americans have turned violent and resulted in injuries after the victim resisted handing over valuables.

Visitors and residents are encouraged to seek out accommodation with hardened security doors, strong locks, grilles, and alarms.

When riding in a vehicle, always be sure to have your windows up and doors locked.

On more than one occasion, U.S. citizens have been approached in their vehicles by people attempting to attain rides to nearby areas despite the short, walkable distance and availability of public transportation.

It is highly advisable to avoid offering rides to people you do not know.

In Tobago, violent crime is an issue, including attacks on expatriate residents and tourists in their residences, many of which involve the use of machetes.

There have been reports of home invasions in the Mt.

Irvine/Buccoo Bay, and Bacolet areas, and robberies occurring at the waterfalls and on isolated beaches in Tobago where visitors are not in a group.

If you rent a villa or private home, the Embassy urges you to ensure adequate, 24-hour security measures are in place.

Visitors residing at these facilities have encountered intruders in the middle of the night who entered the rented, private residences with copied sets of the actual keys.

Be cautious when visiting isolated beaches or scenic overlooks where robberies can occur.

In Trinidad, for example, there are isolated strips of beach, just beyond Maracas Bay, where visitors have been robbed of valuables in broad daylight.

Visitors to some recreation areas such as Bamboo Cathedral, have had their parked vehicles broken into.

It is advisable to avoid leaving valuables in plain view in your vehicle.

You should not walk alone or in unfamiliar areas.

Valuables left unattended on beaches and in other public places are vulnerable to theft.

You should avoid neighborhoods known for high crime rates.

When in doubt, consult the establishment where you are staying to identify areas to be avoided.

Traditional, non-shared, marked yellow-cab-style taxis do not exist in Trinidad and Tobago.

Unmetered, unmarked private taxis are available at the airports and major hotels.

You can hire them to take you door to door (fares should be agreed upon in advance).

Private taxis and route taxis both have plate numbers beginning with “H”.

You should ensure your taxi is not a route tax

Criminal Penalties

While you are traveling in Trinidad and Tobago you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen.

Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different than our own.

In some places you may be taken in for questioning if you don’t have your passport with you.

In some areas, it may be illegal to take pictures of government and military facilities.

In these instances, it is advisable to obtain permission before taking pictures.

In some places driving under the influence could land you immediately in jail.

These criminal penalties will vary from country to country.

There are also some things that might be legal in the country you visit, but still illegal in the United States, and you can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods.

Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States.

If you break local laws in Trinidad and Tobago your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution.

It’s very important to know what’s legal and what’s not where you are going.

Persons violating Trinidad and Tobago laws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.

Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Trinidad and Tobago are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.

If you are arrested in Trinidad and Tobago, authorities of Trinidad and Tobago are required to notify the U.S.

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Medical Facilities

Medical care is significantly below U.S. standards for treatment of serious injuries and illness, with limited access to supplies and medications.

While care at some private facilities is better than at most public health facilities, patients may be expected to prove their ability to pay before assistance is given, even if emergency care is needed.

Patients requiring blood transfusions are expected to arrange for at least the same amount to be donated on their behalf.

Physicians and nurses have been known to go on strike, causing strain on public and private medical services.

Ambulance service is extremely limited in the quality of care, response time, and the availability of vehicles.

Most ambulances lack standard emergency life-saving equipment.

The CDC recommends yellow fever vaccine for travel to Trinidad.

However, CDC does NOT recommend vaccination if you ONLY plan to visit Tobago.

Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required only if you are arriving from an infected area within a 5-day time period or have an onward destination that requires proof of vaccination for travelers coming from a country with Yellow Fever.

Dengue fever deaths have been recorded in Trinidad and Tobago as recently as 2011.

Dengue is the most common cause of fever in travelers returning from the Caribbean, and is spread through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

Usually dengue fever causes a mild illness, but it can be severe and lead to dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), which can be fatal if not treated.

People who have previously been infected with dengue fever are at greater risk of contracting severe dengue.

There is no vaccine for dengue.

To avoid infection, it is advisable to utilize insect repellent and ensure lodging or residence has adequately screened areas to prevent the entrance of mosquitos.

Commonly used repellents usually contain one of the following active ingredients: DEET, picaridin (KBR 3023), Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus/PMD, or IR3535.

Marine hazards include corals, jellyfish, sharks, and sea urchins.

Heed posted warnings at organized beaches, and do not bathe at unmarked, unpatrolled beaches.

Use extreme caution at Maracas Beach on Trinidad, as the tides and undercurrents can be dangerous, and waves can exceed five feet in height.

Traffic Safety

While in Trinidad and Tobago, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States.

In February 2011, Trinidad and Tobago outlawed the use of mobile phones while driving, except in “hands-free” mode.

The penalty for talking or texting while driving is approximately USD$160 or imprisonment for three months.

Trinidad and Tobago authorities will sometimes administer breathalyzer tests at unannounced checkpoints and traffic stops when driving under the influence is suspected.

Penalties are stiff and may include imprisonment and steep fines.

Traffic moves on the left in Trinidad and Tobago.

Most vehicles are right-hand drive, but left-hand drive vehicles are permitted.

Rental cars are available, and are generally right-hand drive.

A U.S. driver's license and/or an International Driving Permit are valid for up to 90 days after arrival.

Seatbelts are required for drivers and front seat passengers.

Cars may be stopped and drivers fined for not wearing seatbelts.

Trinidad has several good four-lane highways and one controlled-access highway.

However, road quality decreases quickly on secondary roads.

Rural roads are narrow and often have deep drainage ditches on either side.

Some are in poor repair, and are frequently congested.

Night travel should be avoided other than on major highways.

Roadside assistance exists, but is limited and may be subject to lengthy delays.

The Beetham Highway, a main thoroughfare in and out of the city, can be very dangerous if your vehicle has broken down.

If your vehicle is still drivable you should get out of the area before seeking help.

On the Beetham stretch, there are regular incidents of pedestrians running out into the road or throwing debris at cars – including masonry bricks – for the purpose of causing accidents and forcing cars to stop, whereupon a group of accomplices then descend upon the accident victims, robbing them of valuables, and often violently assaulting them, even if they are compliant.

Elsewhere in Port of Spain, especially in Laventille, “bump and rob” incidents have been reported, in which the perpetrator rear-ends the victim, often causing only minor damage.

When the victim emerges from the car, he or she is then robbed of valuables, and possibly carjacked as well.

Some of these incidents have turned fatal, even when the victims were compliant.

If you are involved in an accident in Laventille or on the Beetham Highway, if your car still drives, you should get out of the area, and get to a safe location before seeking help or assistance.

Emergency ambulance services exist but may take a lengthy amount of time to reach the site of an accident and may not provide service in rural areas.

The Ministry of Works and Transport is responsible for road conditions and safety in the country, but demand often outpaces availability of resources.

On the road to Maracas Bay and onwards, landslides do occur.

During heavy rains, drivers in all areas are advised to be extremely cautious as flooding and sinkholes have also been known to occur.

Trinidadian drivers may use hand signals to indicate turning, stopping, or slowing, which do not necessarily correspond to hand signals used in the United States.

Trinidadian drivers are generally courteous, but can be flexible with the rules of the road.

For example, cars traveling north on a two way street may cross into the southbound lane to stop and let passengers out.

Visitors need to be attentive and alert.

Intoxicated drivers on the road are a particular concern on the weekends, especially after dark when many locals are going to or returning from social events.

Drivers should take extra precaution on narrow and winding roads leading in and out of beaches and small towns in Trinidad and Tobago.

As always, defensive driving is strongly encouraged.

We suggest that you visit the website of the country’s Ministry of Tourism and national authority responsible for road safety.

Vehicle Accident Procedures: For cases in

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Airports - total

4

Airports with Paved Runways

2

Roadways- total

5,170 Miles 8,320 Kilometers

Roadways- paved

2,642 Miles 4,252 Kilometers

Ports and Terminals

Pointe-a-Pierre, Point Fortin, Point Lisas, Port-of-Spain, Scarborough, Tembladora

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Pipelines: Condensate

160 Miles 257 Kilometers

Pipelines: Gas

974 Miles 1,567 Kilometers

Pipelines: Oil

533 Miles 857 Kilometers

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Telephones

314,800

Cell Phones

1,008,000

Internet Users

430,800

Internet Country Code

.tt

Internet Hosts

168,876

Broadcast Media

• 5 TV networks, one of which is state-owned, broadcast on multiple stations
• multiple cable TV subscription service providers
• multiple radio networks, one state-owned, broadcast over about 35 stations

Telephone System

• assessment: excellent international service; good local service
• domestic: combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular teledensity roughly 170 telephones per 100 persons
• international: country code - 1-868; submarine cable systems provide connectivity to US and parts of the Caribbean and South America; satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean); tropospheric scatter to Barbados and Guyana

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Electricity Consumption- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

7,034,000,000

Electricity Production- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

7,700,000,000

Natural Gas Consumption - Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

23,320,000,000

Natural Gas Exports- Cubic Meters (cu m)

17,640,000,000

Natural Gas Production- Cubic Meters (cu m)

40,600,000,000

Natural Gas Reserves- Cubic Meters (cu m)

375,400,000,000

Oil Consumption- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

41,000

Oil Exports- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

75,340

Oil Imports- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

70,260

Oil Production- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

150,000

Oil Reserves- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

728,300,000

Anthem History

• adopted 1962
• song originally created to serve as an anthem for the West Indies Federation
• adopted by Trinidad and Tobago following the Federation's dissolution in 1962

Anthem Lyrics English

Forged from the Love of Liberty, In the fires of Hope and Prayer, With boundless Faith in Our Destiny, We solemnly declare, Side by side we stand Islands of the blue Caribbean Sea, This Our Native Land, We pledge our lives to Thee, Here every creed and race find an equal place, And may God - Bless Our Nation, Here every creed and race find an equal place, And may God - Bless Our Nation.