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___ DominicaDestination Dominica, a virtual travel guide to the "Nature Island of the Caribbean". The former British colony is the largest of the Windward Islands. This page aims to give you a summary of Dominica's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile this page contains links to sources that will provide you with in-depth information about this nation in the West Indies, e.g.: official web sites of Dominica, addresses of Dominican embassies, island- and country guides with travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Dominica. |
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Commonwealth of Dominica | Waitikubuli |
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 Flag of Dominica Background: Dominica is part of the Windward Islands, the southern group of the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies. It was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans, due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs. France ceded possession to Great Britain in 1763, which made the island a colony in 1805. In 1980, two years after independence, Dominica's fortunes improved when a corrupt and tyrannical administration was replaced by that of Mary Eugenia CHARLES, the first female prime minister in the Caribbean, who remained in office for 15 years. Some 3,000 Carib Indians still living on Dominica are the only pre-Columbian population remaining in the eastern Caribbean. Windward Islands: Dominica, Grenada, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
 Official Name: Commonwealth of Dominica short form: Dominica (Pronounced Dom-in-ee-ka) Carib name: Waitikubuli (Meaning: Tall is her Body) ISO Country Code: dm Time: Local Time = UTC -4h Actual Time: Wed-June-19 22:09 Country Calling Code: +1 767 Capital City: Roseau (pronounced rose-oh) (population 13,500) Main towns: Canefield (3,400), Portsmouth (3,300), Marigot (2,700), Salisbury (2,500), Atkinson (2,300), Berekua (2,100), St Joseph (1,900), Castle Bruce (1,900), Wesley (1,600) and Mahaut (1,200).. Government: Type: Parliamentary democracy; republic within commonwealth. Independence: 3 November 1978 (from UK). Constitution: November 1978. Geography: Location: Eastern Caribbean; North of Martinique and South of Guadeloupe. Area: 751 km² (290 sq. mi) Roseau (population 14,500). Terrain: Mountainous volcanic island with rainforest cover. Climate: Tropical; climate and temperatures can vary drastically dependent upon the season and region. People: Nationality: Dominican (Dom-i-nee-can). Population: 71,000 (2011 census) Ethnic groups: Mainly African descent, some Carib Indians. Religions: Roman Catholic (80%), Anglican, other Protestant denominations. Languages: English. A french based Creole (Patois) is widely spoken by residents. Literacy: 94% Natural resources: Timber, hydropower, arable land. Agriculture products: Bananas, citrus, mangoes, root crops, coconuts, cocoa; forest and fishery potential not exploited. Industries: Soap, coconut oil, tourism, copra. Exports partners: UK 21.6%, Jamaica 14.8%, Antigua and Barbuda 8.8%, Guyana 7.5%, Japan 5.4%, Trinidad and Tobago 4.8%, USA 4.3%, Saint Lucia 4% (2004). Imports partners: China 20.4%, USA 16.8%, Trinidad and Tobago 12.3%, UK 6.9%, South Korea 4.6%, Japan 4.3% (2004) Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of DominicaGovernment of the Commonwealth of DominicaThe Official Government Website of Dominica. Office of the Prime Minister Dominica's Prime Minister's Office. House of Assembly The office of the House of Assembly. Commonwealth of Nations Commonwealth of Nations - Dominica official website. Weather Dominica Meteorological Service Dominica's official weather. Maps Map of Dominica Shaded relief map of Dominica.  Google
Earth DominicaSearchable map and satellite view of Dominica. Google
Earth RoseauSearchable map and satellite view of Dominica's capital city. Map
of Central America and the CaribbeanReference Map of Central America and the Caribbean. 
Rain forests and waterfalls on Dominica. |
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NewsNews DominicaDominican community web site provides also regional news. Radio Dominica Broadcasting Services DBS radio station. Kairi FM Kairi radio station offers also Dominica news. |
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Arts & CultureDominica World Creole Music FestivalOfficial website of the annual World Creole Music Festival. Music Mas Domnik - Dominica's Carnival Band Splash, Calypso Monarch Competition, Dominican Pan. Dominica Carnival The Real Mas! Free Joseph Dominica born Rrasta singer and musician of the first order. Pan by The Bay When Steel Talks, Dominican Steel Pan. Indigenous Dominica - The Caribs Carib Territory: home to the Kalinago (Carib) Indians who once ruled the entire Eastern Caribbean. Lennox Honychurch's Dominica Art, Articles, Culture, History and Resources about Dominica. |
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Business & EconomyEastern Caribbean Central BankDominica is ECCB Member. DEXIA - Dominica Export Import Agency The Dominica Export Import Agency is responsible for Promotion, Development and Export of agricultural, agro-processing and manufactured products. Dominica Bureau Of Standards The Dominica Bureau Of Standards aim is to improve the Global Competitiveness of Dominica Goods and Services through the Promotion and Maintenance of Standards and Standard-related Activities. |
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Destination Dominica - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Dominica: Emerald Pool, Trafalgar Falls, Titou Gorge, Boiling Lake, Morne Trois Pitons National Park, Woodford Hill Beach.Dominica is for the Nature Enthusiasts, those seeking adventure in nature and who want to get-away-from-it all! A number of nature oriented activities are offered on the island, these include: Hiking, Trekking, River Bathing, Bird watching, Whale Watching, Scuba Diving, Botany Explorations. Dominica Dominica. Nature Island of the Caribbean, information from the official tourism website about Festivals and Events, Island Activities and more. Community Tourism in Dominica The programme seeks to build the necessary linkages between tourism and the agricultural and rural sectors. More Dominica information: Images Dominica Underwater and Landscape images. Dominica Guide Information for tourists visiting Dominica. Nature Island Destinations Island visitor information. A Virtual Dominica Comprehensive guide to the island. Visit Dominica Facts & FAQs from and about Dominica. Accommodation Carib Territory Guest House Kallinago and Creole Cuisine. Jungle Bay Resort & Spa Offers a Jungle Spa Adventure Package. Papillote Wilderness Retreat Rain forest Eco-inn. |
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EducationDominica Academy of Arts and SciencesNon-profit organisation disigned to augment the development effort in the Commonwealth of Dominica by propelling new initiatives in arts and sciences that would enhance the quality of life on the island. Dominica State College Formerly Clifton Dupigny Community College, is a national college, located in the northern part of Roseau. University of the West Indies Centre Information on the Dominica University Centre. |
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EnvironmentMorne Trois Pitons National ParkA UNESCO World Heritage site. Caribbean Agricultural Research & Development Institute - CARDI With membership composed of the twelve CARICOM nations, CARDI is committed to improving the quality of lives of the people of the Caribbean Region through agricultural research and innovation without compromising, biodiversity, biosafety, environment sustainability, and human health.. Eastern Caribbean Coalition for Environmental Awareness (not online) Overall objective of ECCA's programme is to strengthen regional initiatives within the Eastern Caribbean, promote community based nature and heritage tourism, environmental education and to improve the conservation of island ecosystems. |
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HistoryDominica's HistoryOverview and timeline of Dominica's History. History of Dominica Overview on Dominica's history by the Commonwealth Secretariat. History of Dominica Wikipedia article about Dominica's history. |
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SearchCaribbean-Search.comCaribbean and Dominica related directory. Additional Information on DominicaBBC News Country Profile: DominicaBackground Notes: Dominica Commonwealth Country profile: Dominica Open Directory Project: Dominica Wikipedia: Dominica The World Factbook -- Dominica |
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