Trinidad and Tobago

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Culture of Trinidad and Tobago

The culture of Trinidad and Tobago reflects the influence of African, Indian, Amerindian, Chinese, British, French and to a lesser extent Spanish and Portuguese cultures.

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Port of Spain is the capital of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Port of Spain, also written as Port-of-Spain, is the capital of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the country's third-largest municipality, after Chaguanas and San Fernando.

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Politics of Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago is a republic with a two-party system and a bicameral parliamentary system based on the Westminster System. The head of state of Trinidad and Tobago is the President, currently Anthony Carmona. The head of government is the Prime Minister, currently Kamla Persad-Bissessar. The President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of the full membership of both houses of Parliament.