Trinidad is in South America in that it geographically sits on the continental shelf of South America...6.8 mi off the coast of Venezuela.
However, culturally and emotionally Trinidad is Carribbean, just ask a Trinidadian.
With an area of 1,841 sq mi, Trinidad is the fifth largest in the West Indies but would fit inside the state of Delaware.
A rich biodiversity is found with over 400 species of birds, about 100 species of mammals, 92 snake species and 37 frogs.
English is the official language but two English-based creole languages are mainly spoken.
The Scarlet Ibis is the national bird of Trinidad/Tobago.
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