Island of Dominica

Dominica (Dom-i-nee-ka) is located in the Caribbean between the island of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Also known as the "Nature Island of the Caribbean," the island is approximately 290 square miles in size with a population of 72,000. There are two main population centers called Portsmouth and Roseau, with Roseau being the capital of the Island.



Dominica is a lush island, mostly covered by rainforest. The island is also the most mountaineous island in the lesser Antilles which boasts 365 rivers, multiple lakes, waterfalls, and streams. The island has many exotic animals, birds, and beautiful flora.



English is the official language, with French creole widely spoken by most. There are 3000 Carib-Indians still living on the Island, the only pre-Columbian population still living in the Eastern Caribbean. There is a rich creole history & culture evident throughout the Island.



The economy is dependent mostly on agriculture and tourism. The main crops are bananas, citrus, coconut, mango, cocoa, and root crops. Tourism is growing and the government is pushing the island as an ecotourism island of the Caribbean. The unemployment rate is 20% and 30% of the population lives below poverty.

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Island of Anuta

This small island is part of the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. The Polynesian island of Aunta is known as one of the most remote islands in the world. The culture of Anuta is based on the philosophy of looking after the welfare of everyone on the island. After men go out fishing, they divide the fish up to distribute evening amongst the families. Everyone cares about everyone else and they all want to meet the needs of the clan.

There are approximately 200 people that live in a .143 square mile radius. The main source of food for the people of Anuta is agriculture and fishing. The majority of the island is used used for farming to cultivate many vegetables.

There is a chief on the island of Anuta that makes the decision for all of the inhabitants. Allthough they are all Christians, the people of Anuta still hold certain beliefs that are different from the mainstream. Such as, they believe that no head should be taller than the chiefs, so people crawl on the hands and knees when greeting him so that they don’t break this rule.