Dominica

Dominica (Pronounced Dom-in-ee-ka) is an Independent nation, the Commonwealth of Dominica and is not to be confused with the Dominican Republic

Location

Eastern Caribbean; 15.30 N longitude and 61.20 W latitude North of Martinique and South of Guadeloupe

Size

Dominica is the Largest and most mountainous of the Windward Islands, with an area of 289.5 Sq. miles (790sq.km). It is 29 miles long (49km) and 16 miles (25km) at its widest.

Capital

Roseau (pronounced rose-oh)

Climate

Due to Dominica's topography and vegetation, the climate and temperatures can vary drastically dependent upon the season, or one's location/altitude on the island. Generally temperatures can vary as much as 10 degrees-33 degress C/50 degrees-92 degrees F, from the mountain slopes at night to the coastline at midday. Dominica's rainfall patterns vary as well, depending where on the island one is. Rainfall in the interior can be as high as 300 inches per year with the wettest months being July to November and the driest being February to May.

Other major towns and communities

Carib Territory, Portsmouth, Marigot, Grand Bay

Official language

English. A french based Creole is widely spoken by residents.

Clientele

Dominica is for the Nature Enthusiasts. Those seeking Adventure in nature and who want to get-away-from-it all!

Main Activities

A number of nature oriented activities are offered on the island, these include: Hiking, Trekking, River Bathing, Bird watching, Whale Watching, Scuba Diving, Botany Explorations.

CHURCHES

There is a good representation of many of the major religious denominations in most towns and villages including Roman Catholic, Seven Day Adventist, Anglican, Methodist, People’s Pentecostal, Berean Bible, Deliverance Baptiste, Qahal Yahweh and Jehovah’s Witnesses.

(Source from the official website of dominica http://www.dominca.dm)