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Capital of Trinidad and Tobago: Port of Spain — Facts & Quiz

The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain. Trinidad and Tobago sits in North America, has a population of 1,531,044, and uses the TTD. Official languages include English.

Quick facts

  • Capital: Port of Spain
  • Continent: North America
  • Population: ~1,531,044
  • Area: 5,130 km²
  • Population density: 298 people per km²
  • Official language: English
  • Currency: TTD
  • ISO code: TT

How big is Trinidad and Tobago?

By population, Trinidad and Tobago ranks 152nd in the world, holding roughly 0.02% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 167th.

Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Trinidad and Tobago has 298 people per square kilometre, which is about 5.0 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.

Within North America, Trinidad and Tobago is the 14th most populous country of 23.

Countries of a similar size

The two countries closest to Trinidad and Tobago in population are Bahrain (1,472,233) and Equatorial Guinea (1,674,908).

By land area, its closest counterparts are Brunei (5,765 km²) and Palestine (6,020 km²).

Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.

Language and currency

English is spoken officially in 58 countries in this dataset, including Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize, and 52 others.

Trinidad and Tobago uses the TTD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.

How to remember Trinidad and Tobago

Port of Spain is on the Gulf of Paria, on the northwest coast of the island of Trinidad. Two islands, two words in the country's name, and the capital is on the first one. For the flag, picture a black road with white kerbs running across a red field.

The flag of Trinidad and Tobago: red, black and white

🇹🇹 The flag is a red flag with a black diagonal band edged in white, running from the top corner by the flagpole to the bottom corner on the far side. The colours stand for the elements of earth, water and fire. Black stands for the wealth of the land and the dedication of the people, white for the sea and equality, and red for the sun and the people's courage and friendliness.

Region and neighbours

Trinidad and Tobago is the southernmost island country in the Caribbean, made up of the main islands of Trinidad and Tobago, just off the northeast coast of Venezuela. As an island country it has no land neighbours.

Three facts about Trinidad and Tobago

  1. Trinidad has Pitch Lake, the largest natural reservoir of asphalt in the world.
  2. Trinidad and Tobago is the birthplace of the steelpan and of calypso and soca music.
  3. The country became independent from the United Kingdom on 31 August 1962.

Sources: Wikipedia: Trinidad and Tobago, Wikipedia: Flag of Trinidad and Tobago, Wikipedia: Port of Spain, CIA World Factbook.

Quiz yourself on Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago capital quiz

  1. What is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹?

    • Roseau
    • Port of Spain
    • Belmopan
    • Washington, D.C.
    Show answer

    Port of Spain

  2. What is the capital of Jamaica 🇯🇲?

    • Kingston
    • Washington, D.C.
    • Managua
    • Ottawa
    Show answer

    Kingston

  3. What is the capital of Panama 🇵🇦?

    • Managua
    • Castries
    • San José
    • Panama City
    Show answer

    Panama City

  4. What is the capital of Costa Rica 🇨🇷?

    • Saint George's
    • Havana
    • Port-au-Prince
    • San José
    Show answer

    San José

  5. What is the capital of Bahamas 🇧🇸?

    • Bridgetown
    • Belmopan
    • Nassau
    • San José
    Show answer

    Nassau

Trinidad and Tobago is also in the Caribbean capitals quiz.

Trinidad and Tobago in North America

The largest countries by population sharing this continent are United States, Mexico, Canada and Guatemala.

If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — North America is the block Trinidad and Tobago belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.

Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Trinidad and Tobago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?

The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain.

What is the population of Trinidad and Tobago?

About 1,531,044, making it the 152nd most populous country in the world.

How big is Trinidad and Tobago?

5,130 square kilometres, ranking 167th by land area, at a density of 298 people per square kilometre.

What currency does Trinidad and Tobago use?

The TTD, which no other country uses.

What are the colours of the Trinidad and Tobago flag?

The flag of Trinidad and Tobago is a red flag with a black diagonal band edged in white, running from the top corner by the flagpole to the bottom corner on the far side. The colours stand for the elements of earth, water and fire. Black stands for the wealth of the land and the dedication of the people, white for the sea and equality, and red for the sun and the people's courage and friendliness.

Which countries border Trinidad and Tobago?

None. Trinidad and Tobago is the southernmost island country in the Caribbean, made up of the main islands of Trinidad and Tobago, just off the northeast coast of Venezuela, so it has no land borders with other countries.

How can I remember the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?

Port of Spain is on the Gulf of Paria, on the northwest coast of the island of Trinidad. Two islands, two words in the country's name, and the capital is on the first one. For the flag, picture a black road with white kerbs running across a red field.

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