Trinidad and Tobago is an island country known for its Carnival celebrations, beaches, and climate. The islands came under British control in the 19th century and gained independence in 1962. The economy is prosperous thanks to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. Tourism is growing, especially in Tobago, which has beautiful beaches and a warm, breezy climate year-round. Trinidad and Tobago has a reputation as an excellent investment location and has high economic growth fueled by liquefied natural gas, petrochemicals, and steel projects. Oil and gas account for a large portion of the GDP and exports.