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Commonwealth of Dominica
(pronounced Domen ee ka) is a ruggedly beautiful, English speaking,
Commonwealth
country, located in the Eastern Caribbean, between the French islands
of
Martinique and Guadeloupe. (It is not to be confused with the Dominican
Republic, which is a Spanish speaking island further North).
Dominica was named and first sited by Christopher Columbus in 1493 on his second voyage to the West Indies.
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has spectacular hills and valleys,
waterfalls and rain forests. It is a popular destination for American
and
European tourists, particularly those interested in diving and
eco-tourism. Dominica has been called the "nature island" of the Caribbean. Forests cover over 60% of the country and the hills and valleys are truly amazing. There are 365 rivers and the country has hot springs and the World's largest boiling lake which endows it with tremendous potential for geo-thermal energy and spa development. |
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The population of Dominica is
approximately 72,000. The capital city
is Roseau. The country's infrastructure is good
with excellent water, power and communications.
There are direct dial facilities worldwide via fiber optic undersea
cable; and Internet and
data transmission facilities are readily available. There are direct flights to and from Dominica from the jet airports at San Juan, Puerto Rico, Antigua, St. Lucia and the French islands, with onward connections to North America and Europe. A proposed site for a new international jet airport has been identified and development work is underway. |
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The world's major cruise ships dock at the new port facilities in Roseau. Over 200,000 tourists arrive by cruise ships each year and this has been increasing by over 20% per year. |
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| Dominica is perhaps most famous for its tropical rain forest, and the many rivers and waterfalls which result from the high rainfall in the interior. In addition, its volcanic origins manifest themselves most noticeably in the Boiling Lake (one of the largest of its kind in the world) and many other smaller fumaroles around the island (including at least one underwater). Moreover, it is widely acknowledged to be both one of the best dive sites and prime whale watching locations in the Caribbean. |
| There are a number of National parks or reserves on the island. The 17,000 acre Morne Trois Pitons National Park contains perhaps the majority of Dominica's above-water famous sights - several crater lakes and waterfalls, including the Emerald Pool, 14 miles from Roseau. |  |
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