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Capital of Trinidad and Tobago: Port of Spain

The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain. Trinidad and Tobago sits in North America, has a population of 1,531,044, and uses the TTD. Official languages include English.

Quick facts

  • Capital: Port of Spain
  • Continent: North America
  • Population: ~1,531,044
  • Area: 5,130 km²
  • Population density: 298 people per km²
  • Official language: English
  • Currency: TTD
  • ISO code: TT

How big is Trinidad and Tobago?

By population, Trinidad and Tobago ranks 152nd in the world, holding roughly 0.02% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 167th.

Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Trinidad and Tobago has 298 people per square kilometre, which is about 5.0 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.

Within North America, Trinidad and Tobago is the 14th most populous country of 23.

Countries of a similar size

The two countries closest to Trinidad and Tobago in population are Bahrain (1,472,233) and Equatorial Guinea (1,674,908).

By land area, its closest counterparts are Brunei (5,765 km²) and Palestine (6,020 km²).

Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.

Language and currency

English is spoken officially in 58 countries in this dataset, including Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize, and 52 others.

Trinidad and Tobago uses the TTD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.

Trinidad and Tobago in North America

The largest countries by population sharing this continent are United States, Mexico, Canada and Guatemala.

If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — North America is the block Trinidad and Tobago belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.

Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Trinidad and Tobago and a page on the flag of Trinidad and Tobago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?

The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain.

What is the population of Trinidad and Tobago?

About 1,531,044, making it the 152nd most populous country in the world.

How big is Trinidad and Tobago?

5,130 square kilometres, ranking 167th by land area, at a density of 298 people per square kilometre.

What currency does Trinidad and Tobago use?

The TTD, which no other country uses.

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