General
The nearest country to Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela
The indigenous people who lived in Trinidad before European colonization
The Kalinago and Taino (or Caribs and Arawaks)
The most populated city in Trinidad and Tobago
Chaguanas
The first prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago
Dr. Eric Williams
The most popular sport in T&T
The population of Trinidad and Tobago
1.5 million
1976
The highest peak in T&T
Cerro Del Aripo
The first president of T&T
Sir Ellis Clarke
The main ingredient used to make dhal
Yellow split peas
The 3 major waters surrounding Trinidad and Tobago
The Caribbean Sea, The Gulf of Paria and the Atlantic Ocean
The year Trinidad and Tobago qualified for the FIFA World Cup
2006
The town in which Tobago's major airport is located
Crown Point
He won Trinidad and Tobago's first Olympic gold medal
Hasley Crawford
This originated as a popular dance performed at wakes
Limbo
Trinidad is home to the world's largest natural deposit of this mineral
Asphalt (found in the Pitch Lake)
The first political party formed in T&T
The Trinidad Labour Party
The Temple in the Sea is found here
Waterloo (in Carapichaima)
The name of the national flower was given in honour of this person
Don Jose Maria Chacon (The last Spanish Governor of Trinidad and Tobago)
This island, off the coast of Trinidad, is rumored to be haunted
Chacachacare Island
What each colour of the flag represents
Red - fire (the sun, representing courage)
Black - earth (representing dedication)
White - water (representing purity and equality)
The year Janelle Commissiong became the first Trinidadian Miss Universe winner
1977
The name of the tallest building in T&T
International Waterfront Tower
They wrote and composed the national anthem
Patrick S. Castagne
This is the nation's highest award
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago