Surface: Dominica has an area of 521 sq km.
Population: Dominica has a population of around 72,386, with 77% Roman Catholics.
System of government: Dominica is parliamentary republic.
Capital: Roseau, housing a population of nearly 15,000, is the capital.
Religion: Christianity is followed by most of the people in the country.
Official Language: English and French Creole are the official languages.
Government: Dominica is parliamentary republic.
Climate: The country has a tropical climate.
Units of measure and electricity: Dominica follows the imperial system of measurement and the official unit of electricity is 230V, 50Hz.
Time Zone: The Dominican standard time is GMT – 4.
Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (1€ = 3.88 XCD)
Travel documents required: Residents of US, Canada and France do not need a passport when visiting Dominica; however, people from most other countries need a visa for entering the country. All visitors are required to show a round trip ticket.
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| Economy |
The economy of Dominica is dependent mainly on agriculture and the tourism industry. Items of export include banana, tobacco, vegetables, coconut oil and so forth. Its economy is marked by low rates of employment and GDP and high rates of poverty.
The average daily expense for a tourist will be anywhere between 300 XCD and 1000 XCD depending on where one stays and eats. It is best to hire a car for exploring the island.
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| Cities: Vacations and Tourism |
| Calibishie |
Marigot |
Roseau |
