The President, Prime Minister and Speaker are the leaders of Indian origin in Trinidad and Tobago.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who left on July 2, 2025 on a visit to five countries, will also visit Trinidad and Tobago. This is the journey of an Indian Prime Minister of this country after 26 years. Earlier in the year 1999, the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee went to Port of Spain. The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is actually an island country, located on the southern shore of the Caribbean Sea. Let’s know how the two islands became a country in the form of Trinidad and Tobago?
Located just seven miles from Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago are located at the end of the Caribbean Sea where it meets the North Atlantic Ocean. The island of Trinidad was discovered by Christopher Columbus in the year 1498 AD and he is credited for its naming. In the year 1594, the island became a colony of Spain. It was also a colony of France for 33 years. In the year 1814 it became a colony of the British. In the year 1838, slaves were brought to work in the sugar industry here. Between 1845 and 1917, the British also took the contract workers from India and made them work for the production of sugarcane and cocoa.
The British united two islands
This is the year 1888. The British also integrated Tobago along with Trinidad and made a colony. On 31 August 1962, when these two islands got independence from the British, then the integrated new country came to light, Trinidad and Tobago. In the year 1976 it became a democratic country. Today, the population of this country is said to be around 15 lakhs, out of which a large number of people live on the island of Trinidad. The official language of this country, which is a colony of the British, is English, but a form of Hindi language is also spoken here. Trinidad and Tobago have a literacy rate of 98.6 percent, due to which it is the most educated Caribbean country.
Trinidad and Tobago are the most educated Caribbean countries with 98.6 percent literacy rate.
Domination of people of Indian origin
Trinidad and Tobago are dominated by people of Indian origin. For the first time in May 1845, the descendants of Indians, who were taken there for the first time as a bonded laborer, are fully occupied in the country today. Along with the President, Prime Minister of this country, people of Indian origin are also held on the post of Speaker of Lok Sabha. Eminent lawyer and politician Christine Carla Kangalu is the President there. Kamla Prasad Bisacer of Indian origin is the Prime Minister, who has re -dumped in May 2025. Earlier, she became Prime Minister in 2010, when she became the first woman of Indian origin, who reached the post of Prime Minister of a country. Jagdev Singh, Speaker of Lok Sabha of Trinidad and Tobago, has been elected on May 23 (2025) this year. They are also of Indian origin.
Trinidad and Tobago President Christine Carla Kangalu and Prime Minister Kamla Prasad Bisacear.
This country is so big
The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain. Even after being very close to South America, it is considered part of Caribbean. Not only Trinidad and Tobago, many more small islands are also part of this country. Its total area is about 5128 square kilometers. The economy there is mainly based on gas and oil.
Apart from this, the beautiful beaches there attract tourists from all over the world. The mountains and greenery around there are also the center of attraction for tourists. It is a even greater attraction for Indian tourists, because citizens here can stay there without visa for 90 days. The Carnival of Trinidad and Tobago is today included in the world’s 10 topper Carnival. This carnival with features like bright clothes and parade has got the name of The Greatest Show on Earth. This is also a major center of tourist attraction.
World’s largest asphalt reserves
The reserves of Asphalt located in La Brea of Trinidad and Tobago are the world’s largest natural reserves. From here, the world is supplied to the world, which is used in the development of roads and structural resources.
Dance and instruments given to the world
This is the country giving steel pan drum to the world. This instrument was invented in Trinidad in the 20th century. Now it is the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. Apart from this, Trinidad and Tobago introduced the world to Limbo dance. This dance originated in this island country, in which one has to leave without a touch from under a low rod. Along with skills, the flexibility of the body is also demonstrated. Now this dance is performed in parties around the world.
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