Definition
Religious development in the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago begins with the religious practices of the indigenous Caribs. Its current form was firmly established during the colonial era, though developments continue up to the present.
Introduction
Trinidad and Tobago, two islands but one county, is located in the southernmost part of the Caribbean. The Government of Trinidad and Tobago’s 2011 Population and Housing Census Demographic Report reported a population of 1,328,091 (Central Statistical Office 2012: 2). A 2012 estimate gave a figure of 1,337,439 (Association of Religion Database Archives “Trinidad and Tobago”). The country covers a land area of 5,128 square kilometers (1,980 square miles). The National Anthem, the Coat of Arms, and the National Flag of Trinidad and Tobago symbolize the unity that exists among the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, a unity that may be extended to the unity among the wide range of religions within this twin-island country.
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Jean, A. (2019). Trinidad and Tobago. In: Gooren, H. (eds) Encyclopedia of Latin American Religions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08956-0_598-1
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