Trivia in Trinidad and Tobago

National symbols

Flag: Red field with white-bordered black diagonal band from upper left to lower right

Emblem: Coat of arms featuring shield supported by Scarlet Ibis and Cocrico, with three gold ships and island silhouette

Steelpan is the world's only chromatic percussion instrument made from recycled oil drums.
Pitch Lake in southwestern Trinidad is the world's largest natural asphalt lake.
One of the first Commonwealth countries to have both female Prime Minister and President simultaneously.
'Limin' is the national pastime of spending time enjoying food, drink, and music with friends.
English is official language but multilingual with patois and Bhojpuri influenced by Spanish.
Though not from Nigeria, "Soca" is short for "Soul of Calypso."
Main Ridge Forest Reserve in Tobago is one of the world's oldest legally protected nature reserves, established in 1765.
Angostura bitters distributed domestically is a classic cocktail ingredient worldwide.
National birds are two species: Scarlet Ibis of Trinidad and Cocrico of Tobago.
Hometown of West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara.
Electrical plugs are predominantly British Type G.
Left-side driving is adopted.
January 2 is not an official holiday but many businesses customarily close.
National instrument steelpan was officially recognized by law in 1992.
Tobago's "Nylon Pool" is a natural shallow coral reef pool said to rejuvenate skin.