Tobago

Tobago

By: Anna Hance and Meghan VoightTobago

AnimalsHumming birds- smallest animal to have a backbone The humming bird is also the only bird that can fly forwards, backwards, up, down, sideways, and hover.Howler Monkeys- known for their loud howls. Loudest animal in the new world. They use their loud voices to defend their space.Leatherback Turtle- Largest of all living sea turtles. They are critically endangered, and they hunt jellyfish.

Popular AuthorsKirk A. Inniss wrote the novel The Black Butterflies.Another novelist, Harold Sonny Ladoo, wrote the book, Yesterdays.

GovernmentParliamentary Democracy Political Parties: Peoples National Movement, United National Congress, Congress of the people, plus other minor parties. The president is George Maxwell Richards.The prime minister is Kamla Persad-Bissessar.Tobago has its own elections. They vote for members for Tobago House of Assembly.

CitiesScarborough- the capital of Tobago. (last picture)Charlotteville- a village on the North-eastern tip of Tobago. (1st picture)Canaan- small town in southwest TobagoBacolet- south east of Scarborough. One of the most devolved parts of Tobago. (2nd picture)

CultureThey speak English.They are mostly catholic: 26%Tobagonians go fishing close to the shore with nets. It's called Pulling seine. It's part of the tradition, "Len han"

AttractionsBuccoo Reef- a protected marine reserve. (last picture)Argyle Waterfall in Scarborough, Tobago. (1st and 2nd picture)Little Tobago-tiny island also known as Bird of Paradise Island. Perfect place for bird watching. (3rd picture)

HistoryTobago gained their independence on August 31st, 1962.Tobago switched possession of countries 31 times until 1814 when it stayed under Britain's rule.Britain had no further use for Tobago so in 1889 it became a ward of Trinidad.

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GeographyTobago is about 1,864 square miles.Tobago is mostly broadleaf or semi-deciduous forest and mosaic vegetation.Tobago's annual mean temp is 77-80 degrees.

Tobago FoodBake and Shark a sandwich considered a delicacy. It is popular at Marcas Beach. Curry Chicken and Roti- nationally well known main dish adapted from India in the 19th century.Coconut water and rum can be found everywhere in Tobago and Trinidad.

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