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.

Latest News for: Dominica

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CSUB offering first faculty-led trip to Dominica (California State University, Bakersfield)

Public Technologies 03 Oct 2024
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Prime Minister Skerrit's Vision For Dominica: Enhancing The CBI Programme And Economic Recovery

MENA FN 03 Oct 2024
(MENAFN - Newsfile Corp) Roseau, Dominica--(Newsfile Corp. - October 3, 2024) - In his press conference on 30 September 2024 , Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit articulated a clear vision for The ... ....
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Discover Dominica announces new non-stop flight from New York/Newark with United Airlines

TravelDailyNews 02 Oct 2024
ROSEAU, DOMINICADiscover Dominica Authority announced a new non-stop flight from New York/Newark to Dominica’s Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM), operated by United Airlines ... The launch of the new New York/Newark to Dominica flight coincides with Dominica’s iconic Mas Domnik Carnival, set for March 3-4, 2025....
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United Airlines Becomes Second Major US Carrier To Serve Dominica

Simple Flying 30 Sep 2024
United Airlines has announced a new addition to its international route network. From February 15th, 2025, the Star Alliance carrier will fly from its hub at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM) in Dominica .......
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DISCOVER DOMINICA ANNOUNCES NEW NON-STOP FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK/NEWARK TO DOMINICA WITH UNITED AIRLINES

PR Newswire 30 Sep 2024
The launch of the new New York/Newark to Dominica flight coincides with Dominica's iconic Mas Domnik Carnival, set for March 3-4, 2025 ... About Dominica Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-EEK-a, and not to be confused with the Dominican Republic) is the youngest Caribbean Island and ......
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CDB, UK and Government of Dominica Launch Major Climate-Resilient Road Project (Caribbean Development Bank)

Public Technologies 24 Sep 2024
September 20th, 2024, marked a significant milestone in Dominica's journey towards climate resilience with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Loubiere to Bagatelle Road Rehabilitation Project - Phase 1 ... At CDB, we are proud to partner with the Government of Dominica and the United Kingdom to make this ambitious vision a reality....
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Saudi Fund For Development Signs First $41 Million Loan Agreement In Dominica To Finance Infrastructure ...

MENA FN 18 Sep 2024
(MENAFN - Mid-East Info) Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica – On September 14, 2024, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed its first development loan agreement with the Commonwealth of Dominica, ... ....
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Forests For Us: Dominica Harnesses Nature for Climate Resilience and Economic Development (World Bank Group)

Public Technologies 18 Sep 2024
Dominica is not your typical Caribbean island ... Covering more than 60 percent of the island's landmass, Dominica's forests are a sanctuary for a diverse array of species, from the Jaco parrot to the Manicou possum ... In the climate-vulnerable Caribbean region, Dominica is charting a course towards a climate-resilient, prosperous future....
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Saudi Fund for Development signs first loan agreement with Dominica

Gulf Business 16 Sep 2024
Since its inception, the SFD has supported over 800 projects across 100 countries, with a total funding of $20bn ... ....
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SFD signs $41 million loan agreement for infrastructure development in Dominica

Saudi Gazette 16 Sep 2024
Saudi Gazette reportROSEAU —The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed the first development loan agreement provided by the Fund worth $41 million, to finance the infrastructure rehabilitation project .......
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