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Trindidad and Tobago

spoken • Trinidadian Creole 1million • Tobagonian Creole 300000 •  French Creole 1.2million • Caribbean Hindustani 15000 Flag • The flag was chosen by the Independence committee in 1962. Red, black and white symbolise the warmth of the people, the richness of the earth and water respectively. Currency • Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) Coat of Arms • The coat of arms was designed by the Independence committee, and features the scarlet ibis (native to Trinidad), the cocrico (native to Tobago) and hummingbird. The shield bears three ships, representing both the Trinity, and the three ships that Columbus sailed. Population • 2015 estimate 1,349,667 Total area • 5,131 km2 Administrative divisions • Trinidad is split into 14 regional corporations and municipalities, consisting of 9 regions and 5 municipalities, which have a limited level of autonomy. Largest island • Trindidad Higest Point • El Cerro del Aripo, at 940 metres (3,084 ft)