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Dominica

History

West Indies Associated States tied the territory into a wider political structure.
Dominica asserted sovereignty and adopted constitutional rules for self-government.
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CapitalRoseau
Population67k
Area751 km2
CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar

Short facts

RegionCaribbean
LanguageEnglish
Time zoneAST (UTC-4)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Boiling Lake: A flooded fumarole - the second largest boiling lake in the world, reached by a full-day trek.
  • Morne Trois Pitons: A UNESCO national park of volcanic features, forests and crater lakes.
  • Whale Watching: Dominica is one of the best places in the world to see sperm whales year-round.

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Planning questions

What is Dominica known for?Boiling Lake, Morne Trois Pitons, Whale Watching.
What is the capital?Roseau.
Which language is useful?English.
When is the national day?3 November.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Known for

Boiling LakeMorne Trois PitonsWhale WatchingRoseauStreet foodCoffee
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