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Country Name

Dominica

Country Code

DM DMA

Country Calling Code

+1767

Country Profile

Destination Dominica, a virtual guide to the "Nature Island of the Caribbean". Dominica is situated in the eastern Caribbean, south of Guadeloupe and north of Martinique. Dominica was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans due to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs.

Capital Name

Roseau

Languages

English. A french based Creole (Patois) is widely spoken by residents.

Country Currency

East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC -4h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the left

Population

71,625 (2018)

Country Area

751 km˛ (290 sq. mi

Place to Visit

Morne Trois Pitons National Park Boiling Lake Victoria Falls Trafalgar Falls Cabrits National Park Roseau Papillote Tropical Gardens Champagne Reef The Carib Territory Dominica's Festivals

News

Da Vibes The Caribbean news portal Dominica Vibes. News Dominica Dominican community web site provides also regional news. Radio Dominica Broadcasting Services DBS radio station. Kairi FM Kairi radio station offers also Dominica news.

Art Culture

Dominica World Creole Music Festival Official 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.

Economy Business

Dominica’s economy is mainly based on tourism and agriculture. Main export goods are coffee, cocoa, bananas, citrus and tropical fruits, timber and rum. Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Dominica 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.

Transport

Tourism

iscover 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: , , River Bathing, Bird watching, Whale Watching, Scuba Diving, Botany Explorations, and Trekking and Hiking on the Waitukubuli Trail.

Education

Dominica Academy of Arts and Sciences Non-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.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR DOMINICA VISAS: Maximum Stay: 30 days May be obtained upon arrival BEFORE YOU GO TO DOMINICA: Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip Your passport must have at least one blank visa page for entry and exit stamps Your stay may be extended at local immigration for no more than 30 days

Additional Information

Climate: Tropical; climate and temperatures can vary drastically dependent upon the season and region. Type: Parliamentary democracy; republic within commonwealth. Independence: 3 November 1978 (from UK). Constitution: November 1978. 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 - commodities: bananas, soap, bay oil, vegetables, grapefruit, oranges

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