Trinidad is the larger of the two islands comprising the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Situated just off the coast of Venezuela, it's the southernmost island in the Caribbean. Trinidad rests on the South American continental shelf and spans 4,768 square kilometers, making it the fifth-largest island in the Caribbean.
1958: Self-Governance
In 1958, Trinidad and Tobago was granted self-governance.
August 1962: Independence from the United Kingdom
In August 1962, Trinidad and Tobago gained independence from the United Kingdom.
1968: Teak Oil and Gas Discovery
In 1968, the Teak oil and gas field was discovered from the Pliocene Moruga Group within the Venezuela Tertiary Basin.
1971: Samaan Oil and Gas Discovery
In 1971, the Samaan oil and gas field was discovered from the Pliocene Moruga Group within the Venezuela Tertiary Basin.
1972: Poui Oil and Gas Discovery
In 1972, the Poui oil and gas field was discovered from the Pliocene Moruga Group within the Venezuela Tertiary Basin.
September 1976: Republic Status
In September 1976, Trinidad and Tobago transitioned into a republic.
2011: 2011 Trinidad and Tobago Census
As of the 2011 Trinidad and Tobago Census, Trinidad's population was 37% Indo-Trinidadian, 32% Afro-Trinidadian, and 24% mixed race.
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