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Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-eek-a) sits midway along the
Eastern Caribbean archipelago. The island's official name is the Commonwealth of Dominica, which is
mostly referenced in official communiqué and to distinguish the island from
its northerly Caribbean sister, the Dominican Republic. The indigenous Carib
Indians named the island Waitukubuli which means "tall is her body"
The island is sparsely populated with around 70,000 people inhabiting its
289.5 square miles. The capital city, Roseau. Dominica is an arcadia of unspoiled nature.
Tropical forest coats two thirds of the island, which
nourishes 1,200 plant species. Rivers, lakes, streams, and
waterfalls abound, fed by the islands high annual rainfall. Its volcanic
physique points to extensive geothermal activity above and below sea level.
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* Canadian's require a valid passport
* capital city: Roseau* Language:
English, however Kwéyòl, which is based primarily on French and
Carib vocabularies and a syntax burrowed from a variety of West
African indigenous languages. A few Northern villages use a
distinctive English dialect called Kokoy.
* Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar
* Electricity: 220/240 volts
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Dominica surges from the sea with soaring peaks that seem
to be courting the heavens. The residue of the fiery forces that
created the island thousands of years ago, as part of the Caribbean Ring of
Fire, bellows in several hot springs, valleys of steaming earth, and a
boiling lake which is the second largest in the world. Along with geothermal
wonders come natural coolants: hundreds of pristine rivers and streams web
the island's lush terrain. Pure rainwater sets brooks and cascades into
motion by rushing down picturesque cliffs Dominica's
natural wonders and rich cultural heritage make it an exceptional ecotourism
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