Latin America Country Project Trinidad and Tobago Name: John Doe Date: December 6th 2016 Per: 7th

Government Government Type: Parliamentary Republic Explanation of Government Type: This type of republic operates under a parliamentary system of government where the executive branch (the government) derives its legitimacy from and is accountable to the legislature (the parliament).

Geography Map: 5 Facts: Capital: Port of Spain Absolute Location: 11° N, 61° W Climate: Tropical Population: 1.341 million people Land/water features & explanation: -Trinidad and Tobago is an archipelago. -It’s home to the Northern Range, which is a continuation of the coastal ranges of the Andes Mountains in Venezuela. -It is home to some of the world’s most beautiful coral reefs.

Economy Currency: Trinidadian Dollar called TT’s. U.S. Currency Exchange: Approximately 7 TT’s per $1 5 Facts: GDP: $27.14 billion; per capita $20,300. Natural Resources: petroleum, natural gas, asphalt. Imports: $9.638 billion (2013 est.): mineral fuels, lubricants, machinery, transportation equipment, manufactured goods, food, chemicals, and live animals. Exports: $12.86 billion – petroleum & petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, methanol, ammonia, urea, steel products, beverages, cereal, sugar, cocoa, coffee, citrus fruit, vegetables, and flowers. Industries: Petroleum and petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG), methanol, ammonia, urea, steel products, beverages, food processing, cement, and cotton textiles.

Culture 10 Facts: Language(s): English (official), Hindi French, Spanish and Chinese. Major Religions: Protestant, Baptist, Anglican, Seventh-Day Adventist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Jehovah’s Witness, other. Food/drink: Roti, Maubi, Sorrel, Calaloo, and Ox Tail Traditions: Carnival Music: Calypso and Reggae Clothes: Shirts, jeans, shirts (similar to USA) and carnival costumes Fun: Paying mass during carnival and lots of partying Sports: Cricket and Football (Soccer) Technology: Telephones, Radio & TV Stations, Internet, TV’s, etc. Family: Many Trinidadians live in 3-generation households with grandparents, parents and children.

History Historically significant leaders/events: First Female Prime Minister. Prime Minister Manning called early elections in 2010 to prevent a no-confidence vote against him. The People's Partnership coalition won 29 of 41 seats in the May vote. The ruling People's National Movement took 12 seats, bringing an end to 4 decades in power, and Kamla Persad-Bissessar became the country's 1st female prime minister.