Unitary Parliamentary Republic
Trinidad and Tobago is governed as a unitary state through a parliamentary system, with the president elected by an electoral college rather than directly by voters.
9 Regions + 5 Municipalities
The country consists of regions and municipalities on the main island plus the semi-autonomous island of Tobago.
Bicameral Parliament
Parliament consists of the House of Representatives, directly elected, and the Senate, whose members are appointed.
Parliamentary-Style Presidential Selection
Parliament consists of the House of Representatives, directly elected, and the Senate, whose members are appointed.