As one of the larger islands in the Caribbean, Trinidad embodies the best of all of them. There is a smooth compliment of cultures that contributes to the unique nature of this island. Trinidad was discovered by Columbus during his third voyage. The Caribe Indians from South America were its first inhabitants, soon joined by the Spanish, the English and the African slaves brought to work the cane, cacao and cotton fields. Home to not only calypso, Trinidad is credited with inventing the "pan" or steel drum.