Dominica The Nature Island Of The Caribbean
Area: 751 sq km (290 sq miles).
Population: 74,000 (1996).
Population Density: 98.5 per sq km.
Capital:Roseau. Population: 15,853 (1991).
Geography: Dominica is a mountainous island, geographically part
of the
Leeward
Islands, though historically it has been grouped with the Windward
Islands
for
administrative purposes.,
With volcanic peaks, mountain streams and rivers, dense forests,
quiet lakes,
waterfalls, geysers and boiling volcanic pools.
There are beaches of both black (volcanic) and golden sands while
orchids
and
untamed subtropical vegetation grow in the valleys.
Guadeloupe lies to the north and Martinique to the south.
Government: Republic. Gained independence from the UK in 1978.
Head of State: Dr. Nicholas Liverpool.
Head of Government: Prime Minister Pierre Charles.
Language: The official language is English, but a Creole, is spoken
by most
of the
population.
Religion: Roman Catholic majority.
Area: 751 sq km (290 sq miles).
Population: 74,000 (1996).
Population Density: 98.5 per sq km.
Capital:Roseau. Population: 15,853 (1991).
Geography: Dominica is a mountainous island, geographically part
of the
Leeward
Islands, though historically it has been grouped with the Windward
Islands
for
administrative purposes.,
With volcanic peaks, mountain streams and rivers, dense forests,
quiet lakes,
waterfalls, geysers and boiling volcanic pools.
There are beaches of both black (volcanic) and golden sands while
orchids
and
untamed subtropical vegetation grow in the valleys.
Guadeloupe lies to the north and Martinique to the south.
Government: Republic. Gained independence from the UK in 1978.
Head of State: Dr. Nicholas Liverpool.
Head of Government: Prime Minister Pierre Charles.
Language: The official language is English, but a Creole, is spoken
by most
of the
population.
Religion: Roman Catholic majority.
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