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Area : 1988  sq.mi - Population 1290000 hab.
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1498, Trinidad and Tobago discovered by Christopher Colombus. Owned by Spain.
1532, Spanish colony.
1797, the British take over Trinidad. Tobago successively falls into the hands of the Dutch, French, Spanish before being handed over by the French to the British in 1814.
1834, abolition of slavery.
1889, both islands are united administratively.
1956, Trinidad and Tobago gain autonomy.
31 August 1962, Trinidad and Tobago achieve independence. Eric Williams becomes prime minister.
1973, member of Caricom.
1976: The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is proclaimed. Member of Commonwealth.
1981-1986, Georges Chambers becomes prime minister.
1990, Muslim coup d'Etat last three days.
1995, Basdeo Panday is voted prime minister.
1997, Arthur Ray Robinson is elected president.