Trinidad and Tobago
Researched via:
http://wikipedia.org
Student Name: Envia R.
Date: April. 19.2010
Where is The Republic of Trinidad
and Tobago located?
• In the southern Caribbean, lying northeast of
the South American country of Venezuela and
south of Grenada in the Lesser Antilles.
Flag, Motto, Anthem:
• Motto : "Together we
aspire, together we
achieve“
• Anthem: Forged from
the Love of Liberty
Sports:
• Cricket, Football, Baseball, Netball, Basketball &
Horse Racing are commonly played in Trinidad &
Tobago
Economy:
• Trinidad's economy is strongly influenced by the petroleum industry.
Tourism and manufacturing are also important to the local
economy.Tourism is a growing sector, although not proportionately as
important as in many other Caribbean islands.
Famous people/role model:
• Ato Boldon has won the most Olympic and World Championship medals
for Trinidad and Tobago in athletics with eight in total – four from the
Olympics and four from the World Championships. Boldon is the only
world champion Trinidad and Tobago has produced to date in athletics. He
won the 1997 200 m sprint World Championship in Athens. Swimmer
George Bovell III has also won a bronze medal in the Men's 200m IM in
2004.
What do you like the most about
Trinidad and Tobago?
• The steelpan is Trinidad and Tobago's national instrument. During the
Carnival season, music lovers crowd the "yards" of their favourite bands as
they practice in preparation for Panorama, the annual competition for steel
pan bands. These sessions are free, open to the public, and can stretch into
the wee hours of the morning.