Key Facts
RegionCaribbean
GovernmentPresidential republic
Independence1978
Area751 km2
Population density95/km2
Time zoneAST (UTC-4)
Calling code+1-767
Drives onLeft
Country in North America
Dominica
Dominica belongs to North America. The capital city is Roseau.
Quick View
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
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