AMERICAS

TT flag Trinidad and Tobago

Level 3 — Reconsider Travel
Population 1.4 million
Advisory Level 3
GDP/Capita $18,733
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 25, 2026
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About Trinidad and TobagoOverview, geography, and key facts
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago, officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost island country in the Caribbean, comprising the main islands of Trinidad and Tobago, along with several smaller islets. The capital city is Port of Spain, while its largest and most populous municipality is Tunapuna/Piarco. Trinidad and Tobago comprises the southern most islands of the Caribbean eastern islands chain, and it is close to the continent of South America, being north to northeast of Venezuela and northwest of Guyana.

Capital Port of Spain
Population 1.4 million
Area 5,130 km²
Languages English
Currency Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD)
GDP/Capita $18,733
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 3 — Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel due to serious risks. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to certain areas.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD)
GDP
$25.6B
GDP per Capita
$18,733

Development

Life Expectancy
73.5 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Americas
Capital
Port of Spain
Area
5,130 km²
Population
1,367,764
Timezone
UTC-04:00
Languages
English
Calling Code
+1868
Drives On
Left
ISO Code
TT