Dominica
Sign in to saveDominica, officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Caribbean. It is part of the Windward Islands chain in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The capital, Roseau, is located on the western side of the island. Dominica's closest neighbours are two constituent territories of the European Union, both overseas departments of France: Guadeloupe to the northwest and Martinique to the south-southeast. Dominica comprises a land area of , and the highest point is Morne Diablotins, at in elevation. The population was 71,293 at the 2011 census.
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Dominica is a small island country located in the Caribbean Sea, part of the Windward Islands chain between the French territories of Guadeloupe and Martinique. With a population of around 71,000 and its capital in Roseau, it is a distinct nation in a region shaped by colonial history and island geography.
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Country
- Capital
- Roseau
- Population
- 67,408
- Region
- Americas · Caribbean
- Currencies
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- Etymology
- History
- Geologic history
- Pre-colonial period and early European contact
- French colony
- British colony
- Early 20th century <span class="anchor" id="Dominica Act 1938"></span>
- Post-independence
- Geography and climate
- Fauna
- Government
- Military
- Human rights
- Territorial disputes
- Administrative divisions
- Economy
- International trade
- Financial services industry
- Economic immigrants
- Tourism
- Infrastructure
- Air
- Roads
- Green energy
- Demographics
- Languages
- Religion
- Education
- Culture
- Cuisine
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Dominica, officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Caribbean. It is part of the Windward Islands chain in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The capital, Roseau, is located on the western side of the island. Dominica's closest neighbours are two constituent territories of the European Union, both overseas departments of France: Guadeloupe to the northwest and Martinique to the south-southeast. Dominica comprises a land area of 750 km (290 sq mi), and the highest point is Morne Diablotins, at 1,448 m (4,751 ft) in elevation. The population was 71,293 at the 2011 census.
The island was settled by the Arawak arriving from South America in the fifth century. The Kalinago displaced the Arawak by the 15th century. Christopher Columbus is said to have passed the island on Sunday, 3 November 1493. It was later colonised by Europeans, predominantly by the French from the 1690s to 1763. The French trafficked slaves from West Africa to Dominica to work on coffee plantations. Great Britain took possession in 1763 after the Seven Years' War, and gradually established English as its official language. The island gained independence as a republic in 1978.
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