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Trinidad and Tobago, [a] officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost island country in the Caribbean.Comprising the main islands of Trinidad and Tobago, along with numerous smaller islands, it is located 11 kilometres (6 nautical miles) northeast off the coast of Venezuela, 130 kilometres (70 nautical miles) south of Grenada, and west of Barbados.
The Spanish claimed Trinidad in 1498 and settled on the island in 1560. Spanish speakers on the island have been present in some form ever since. European settlers were small in number but the indigenous people were taught and proselytized in Spanish. [ 5 ]
The original name for the island in the Arawaks' language was Iëre which meant "Land of the Hummingbird". [5] Christopher Columbus renamed it La Isla de la Trinidad ('The Island of the Trinity'), fulfilling a vow he had made before setting out on his third voyage. [6] This has since been shortened to Trinidad.
The languages of the Caribbean reflect the region's diverse history and culture. There are six official languages spoken in the Caribbean: . Spanish (official language of Cuba, Dominican Republic, Panama, Puerto Rico, Bay Islands (Honduras), Corn Islands (Nicaragua), Isla Cozumel, Isla Mujeres (Mexico), Nueva Esparta (Venezuela), the Federal Dependencies of Venezuela and San Andrés ...
Trinidad and Tobago. In 2014, Spanish was the native language of around 4,000 people (or 0.3% of the total population) living in Trinidad and Tobago. [1] The number has grown substantially referred to the massive immigration of Venezuelans due to the ongoing crisis in that country.
In 2014, Spanish was the native language of 4,000 [32] (0.3% of the total population) people in Trinidad and Tobago, being mostly made up of Venezuelan immigrants. Due to Trinidad and Tobago's proximity to Venezuela, current government regulations require that Spanish be taught in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions on Caribbean Language by the Society for Caribbean Linguistics; Wiwords A cross-referencing dictionary of West Indian words with a large number of Trinidadian terms; The Sociolinguistic Situation of Trinidad and Tobago. 1997. Phonological Hypercorrection in the Process of Decreolization--the Case of Trinidadian English
Pages in category "Languages of Trinidad and Tobago" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.