White Trinidadians and Tobagonians
ethnic group
White Trinidadians and Tobagonians (sometimes referred as Euro–Trinidadians and Tobagonians) are Trinidadians and Tobagonians of European descent. The term "local-white" is also used to refer more specifically to Trinidad and Tobago–born Europeans and, in particular, those who trace their roots back to Trinidad and Tobago's early settlers. White Trinidadians and Tobagonians account for less than one percent of the population of Trinidad and Tobago.
Most white Trinidadians and Tobagonians are of Portuguese descent. White Trinidadians are often referred to as French Creoles, even if are they are of non-French ancestry such as Spanish, British, Portuguese, or German descent.
History
Before the arrival of Europeans, Trinidad and Tobago was mainly inhabited by various indigenous tribes such as Arawaks, the Caribs, and the Warao people who came to the island via South America. Christopher Columbus was the first European to set foot in the island. The British brought African slaves to Trinidad and Tobago.
The first Europeans to discover and settle in Trinidad and Tobago were the Spanish. Trinidad was originally a Spanish colony and was under Spanish rule until the British took hold of Trinidad in 1797.
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