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Show Trinidad Land of Birds The island of Trinidad Is aptly called the "Land of Humming Birds." The tiny iridescent creatures .swarm about the roses, hibiscus, poinsettla, crotons, bougainvilleas, jasmine and other flowers that grow on the Island. One of the most prosperous of the West Indies, Trinidad has a strangely mixed population. Here one sees Hindus, Hin-dus, remnants of the East Indian slaves Introduced into the Island In 1S39, the men In elaborate turbans, silk blouses and flowing robes, the women "beautified" with gold rings, anklets, heavy earrings and silver bracelets, which cover their arms from wrist to elbow. |