Border history · 1886–2023

Trinidad and Tobago borders over time

CShapes records 1 change to the borders of Trinidad and Tobago between 1886 and 2023. It has been independent since August 31, 1962. Its territory covers 4,996 km².

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Border changes
1
Area today
4,996 km²
Status
Independent since 1962
August 31, 1962 – presentChoose a period to see its borders. The dashed line is the period before.

Timeline of Trinidad and Tobago's borders

Each period is one border version in CShapes, with its area and the change from the period before.

  1. January 1, 1886 – August 30, 1962

    4,996 km²First recorded versionRuled by United KingdomWorld map in 1886

  2. August 31, 1962 – present

    4,996 km²±0 km²IndependentWorld map in 1963

What changed

Independence, transfers between rulers, and border changes recorded for this country.

  1. Trinidad and Tobago becomes independent from United Kingdom.