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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