In this video, an Air Force Reserve chief master sergeant and an Air Force lieutenant colonel…
First colonized by the Spanish, the islands came under British control in the early 19th century. The islands' sugar industry was hurt by the emancipation of the slaves in 1834. Manpower was replaced with the importation of contract laborers from India between 1845 and 1917, which boosted sugar production as well as the cocoa industry. The discovery of oil on Trinidad in 1910 added another important export. Independence was attained in 1962. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. Tourism, mostly in Tobago, is targeted for expansion and is growing. The government is coping with a rise in violent crime.
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Travel and Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago
In this video, an Air Force Reserve chief master sergeant describes driving and public…
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Geography of Trinidad and Tobago
In this video, an Air Force Reserve chief master sergeant explains Trinidad and Tobago's…
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Family in Trinidad and Tobago
In this video, an Air Force Reserve chief master sergeant explains the importance of family in the…
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Fauna of Trinidad and Tobago
In this video, a native Trinidadian talks about the islands' animals.
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Education in Trinidad and Tobago
In this video, a native Trinidadian elaborates on the education system.
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Government in Trinidad and Tobago
In this video, a native Trinidadian explains the current government.
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Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago
In this video, a native Trinidadian details the Carnival holiday in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Economic Overview of Trinidad and Tobago
In this video, a native Trinidadian discusses the economy.
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