Dominica flag

Country in North America

Dominica

Dominica belongs to North America. The capital city is Roseau.

CapitalRoseau
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar
Population67k

Key Facts

RegionCaribbean
GovernmentPresidential republic
Independence1978
Area751 km2
Population density95/km2
Time zoneAST (UTC-4)
Calling code+1-767
Drives onLeft

Quick View

HDI
0.720
Safety index
60.0
Internet access
72%
Life expectancy
76.0

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Morne Diablotins1,447 m
Morne Trois Pitons1,387 m
Morne Watt1,224 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity95%
  • No religion4%
  • Other1%
  • Islam0%

Why Visit

Boiling LakeA flooded fumarole — the second largest boiling lake in the world, reached by a full-day trek.
Morne Trois PitonsA UNESCO national park of volcanic features, forests and crater lakes.
Whale WatchingDominica is one of the best places in the world to see sperm whales year-round.
Pristine DivingDramatic underwater volcanic formations with little commercial tourism pressure.
Kalinago PeopleDominica is home to the Caribbean's last indigenous Kalinago community.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Roseau
14k
Portsmouth
3.6k
Marigot
2.5k

Climate Overview

24CJan avg.
28CJul avg.
6,000 mmYearly rainfall
Tropical rainforestClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar
Official languageEnglish
National day3 November
Electricity230V, Type D/G