Dominica

Coordinates: 15°25′N 61°20′W / 15.417°N 61.333°W / 15.417; -61.333

Dominica (/ˌdɒmɪˈnkə/ DOM-i-NEE-kə;French: Dominique; Island Carib: Wai‘tu kubuli), officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Lesser Antilles region of the Caribbean Sea, south-southeast of Guadeloupe and northwest of Martinique. Its area is 750 square kilometres (290 sq mi) and the highest point is Morne Diablotins, at 1,447 metres (4,747 ft) elevation. The population was 72,301 at the 2014 census. The capital is Roseau, located on the leeward side of the island.

The island was originally inhabited by the Kalinago/Arawak and later colonised by the Europeans, predominately by the French, who arrived at the island on Sunday, 3 November 1493 ("Sunday" = "Domenica" in Italian). Great Britain took it over in 1763 after the Seven Years' War and gradually established English as the official language. The island republic gained independence in 1978.

Its name is pronounced with emphasis on the third syllable, related to its former Dominique. Dominica has been nicknamed the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean" for its unspoiled natural beauty. It is the youngest island in the Lesser Antilles, still being formed by geothermal-volcanic activity, as evidenced by the world's second-largest hot spring, Boiling Lake. The island has lush mountainous rainforests, and is the home of many rare plants, animals, and bird species. There are xeric areas in some of the western coastal regions, but heavy rainfall occurs inland. The Sisserou parrot (also known as the imperial amazon), is found only on Dominica and is the island's national bird and features on the national flag. Dominica's economy depends on tourism and agriculture.

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Dominica draws inspiration from UAE's digital transformation: Prime Minister

Urdu Point 13 Feb 2025
<p>DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 13th Feb, 2025) Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, praised the growing bilateral relations between his country and the UAE, particularly in supporting global efforts to tackle climate ......
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The signing ceremony of the Agreement on the exemption of visa requirements between Tajikistan and the Commonwealth of Dominica (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan)

Public Technologies 12 Feb 2025
) 12.02.2025 08.42. On February 11, 2025, the signing ceremony of the Agreement between the Governments of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Commonwealth of Dominica on mutual exemption of visa requirements was held in New York ... Jonibek Hikmat and the Permanent Representative of the Commonwealth of Dominica to this organization, Mr ... Disclaimer....
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Accident to the Cessna 172 registered F-OORV on 26/01/2025 at La Plaine (Dominica) (BEA - Office of Investigations and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety of the French Republic)

Public Technologies 07 Feb 2025
) Print Download Follow this page Share Accident to the Cessna 172 registered F-OORV on 26/01/2025 at La Plaine (Dominica). Collision with terrain Responsible entity. Dominica - ECCAA. Summary ... Loading map... Responsible entity Dominica - ECCAA. State or area of occurrence Dominica ... Last departure point Dominica - TDPD . Dominica/Melville Hall ... Disclaimer....
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Two bodies recovered from plane crash in Dominica, two others still trapped - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 04 Feb 2025
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) \u2013Search and rescue teams in Dominica ... The Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority (DASPA) in a brief statement last Monday had said the aircraft had lost communications after its departure at around 3.46 pm (local time)....
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Javid George of Dominica making waves at Harbour View - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 01 Feb 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Dominica\u2019s striker Javid George announced himself to Jamaica scoring his first goal as Harbour View whipped Dunbeholden FC 4-1 last Sunday ... 66,000, George has registered three goals in 34 caps for Dominica....
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Dominica moving to establish national cannabis regulatory commission - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 31 Jan 2025
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) \u2014 A senior public servant says efforts are being made to establish a national cannabis regulatory commission noting that the medicinal cannabis industry can greatly change the agricultural landscape in Dominica....
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Chinese Embassy in Dominica Holds the 2025 Spring Festival Reception (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China)

Public Technologies 27 Jan 2025
H.E.Chu Maoming, Chinese Ambassador to Dominica and his spouse attended the 2025 Spring Festival Reception held by the Chinese Embassy on January 24 ... On behalf of the Embassy, Ambassador Chu extended best wishes to all overseas Chinese in Dominica ... between China and Dominica....
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The Chinese Embassy in Dominica Distributes Spring Festival Packages to Overseas Chinese (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China)

Public Technologies 27 Jan 2025
The Chinese Embassy in Dominica distributed Spring Festival packages to overseas Chinese in Dominica on January 24 to celebrate the upcoming Year of Snake ... Han Qingfa, representative of overseas Chinese in Dominica extended his gratitude to the motherland and the Embassy for the warm greetings and best wishes....
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Tips for those considering buying a home in the Caribbean

Washington Blade 26 Jan 2025
I recently returned from cruising through the Caribbean, just in time to experience the last vestiges of a snowstorm and 15-degree weather, coupled with a plethora of angry people wearing red hats, absent-mindedly riding around in circles on the Metro ... Consider such factors as.. Accessibility ... Moreover, Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St ... .......

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