Some of the costumes from the Trinidad carnival February 2005.
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Visit Trinidad & Tobago sometime.
Caribbean Beat Magazine ____ Twin-Island Pleasures T&T
Background:
The islands came under British control in the 19th century; independence was
granted 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.
Ethnic
groups:
Indian (South Asian) 40%, African 37.5%, mixed 20.5%, other 1.2%, unspecified
0.8% (2000 census)
Religions:
Roman Catholic 26%, Hindu 22.5%, Anglican 7.8%, Baptist 7.2%, Pentecostal 6.8%,
other Christian 5.8%, Muslim 5.8%, Seventh Day Adventist 4%, other 10.8%, unspecified
1.4%, none 1.9% (2000 census)
Languages:
English (official), Hindi, French, Spanish, Chinese
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