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The islands came under British control in the 19th century; independence was granted in 1962. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. Tourism, mostly in Tobago, is targeted for expansion and is growing.
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Country
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Surface Area: 5,128 square km
Population: 1,096,585 (July 2004 est.)
Located in: Central America (Caribbean)
Capital City: Port-of-Spain
Head of State: George Maxwell RICHARDS
Prime Minister: Patrick MANNING
Independent since: 31 August 1962 (from UK)
Currency: Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD)
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