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To understand this island you must first know it’s secrets…\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Many visitors to Dominica tell us there is just not enough time to see all the beautiful natural sites and to do all the unique activities that Dominica offers.\u00a0This page\u00a0will help you explore the options available to suit your needs and tastes.<\/p>\n

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Commonwealth of Dominica<\/h2>\n

Dominica (pronounced \u201cDom-in-EE<\/strong>-ka\u201d) is an island of volcanic origin located between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Eastern Caribbean.<\/p>\n

The largest and most mountainous of the the Windward Islands, it has an area of 751 sq km\u00a0(289.5 sq mi). \u00a0It is 29 miles long and 16 miles at its widest. The formal name Commonwealth of Dominica is often used to distinguish it from the Dominican Republic.<\/a><\/p>\n

The island has several peaks of over 3,000 ft, the tallest of which are Morne Diablotin (4,747 ft) and Morne Trois Pitons (4,600 ft).<\/p>\n

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Official name: <\/strong>Commonwealth of Dominica<\/p>\n

Capital:\u00a0<\/strong>Roseau<\/a><\/p>\n

Size:<\/strong>\u00a0751 sq km (289.5 sq miles)<\/p>\n

Geographic coordinates:<\/strong>\u00a015\u02da 20\u2019 N,\u00a061\u02da 22\u2019 W<\/p>\n

Elevation:<\/strong> 0 – 1,447 m or 0 – 4,747 ft<\/p>\n

Terrain:<\/strong> Mountainous (volcanic origin)<\/p>\n

Climate: <\/strong>Tropical marine, mild seasonal variation although high rainfall during wet season.<\/p>\n

Coastline:<\/strong> 148 km or 92 miles<\/p>\n

Water bodies:<\/strong> Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea<\/p>\n

Population:<\/strong>\u00a073,449 (2014)<\/p>\n

Language:<\/strong>\u00a0English, French Patois (“Kw\u00e9y\u00f2l<\/a>“)<\/p>\n

Currency:<\/strong>\u00a0Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)<\/p>\n

Major Urban areas:<\/strong> Roseau, Portsmouth<\/a><\/p>\n

Government Type:<\/strong> Parliamentary democracy<\/p>\n

National Symbol:<\/strong> Sisserou Parrot (see more national symbols<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Sort through the list below and explore this wonderful country<\/p>\n

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Recommended Reading<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row global_parent=”10441″][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Dominica Story” global_parent=”10441″ url=”http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0333627768\/avirtualdomin-20″ url_new_window=”on” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” alt=”The Dominica Story” icon_placement=”top” animation=”top” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”center” use_icon_font_size=”off” border_style=”solid” _builder_version=”3.0.62″]<\/p>\n

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The Dominica Story:<\/h4>\n

A History of the Island<\/p>\n

by Dr. Lennox Honychurch<\/p>\n

Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Isle of Adventure” global_parent=”10441″ url=”http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0333627776\/avirtualdomin-20″ url_new_window=”on” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” alt=”Dominica Isle of Adventure” icon_placement=”top” animation=”top” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”center” use_icon_font_size=”off” border_style=”solid” _builder_version=”3.0.62″]<\/p>\n

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Dominica: Isle of Adventure<\/h4>\n

by Dr. Lennox Honychurch (Macmillan Caribbean Guides)<\/p>\n

Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Archaeology of Dominica<\/h4>\n

By Dr. Lennox Honychurch<\/p>\n

Buy on\u00a0Visit-Dominica.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Negre Mawon: The Fighting Maroons of Dominica<\/a><\/h4>\n

by Dr. Lennox Honychurch,<\/p>\n

Buy on EverythingDominica<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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