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- Capital: Roseau
- Government: The Dominican Republic
- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
- Official Language: English
- The film Pirates of the Caribbean was shot in Dominica.
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Dominica is a 290 square mile Caribbean island nation located in the Lesser Antilles, halfway between Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago.
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Geography and Culture
Dominica is nicknamed the "Nature Island of the Caribbean" for its largely unspoilt rainforests and extensive system of national parks. The population of the island is primarily of African descent, and while English is the official language, a dialectical form of French is also spoken.Brief History
Dominica was one of the last islands in the Caribbean to be colonized, as it was inhabited by bands of Carib Indians hostile to outsiders. The island became a British colony in 1805 and achieved independence in 1978. The island is the home to approximately 3,000 native Carib Indians, the last remaining pre-Columbian population in the eastern Caribbean. Dominica is a thermally active island, and the youngest such island in the Caribbean.
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Carnival - Dominica
Carnival footage on the island of Dominica -- dancing, singing, and playing in the streets. Modern dress, fanciful dress, and native dress. Jazz and native instruments. Some of the dancers cover themselves in mud. Beauty pageant contestants are part of the parade. The singing is partly in English and partly in French. There is even a local drill team in the parade. Toward the end, there are many locals dressed as pirates, in honor of the filming in Dominica of the movie Pirates of the Caribbean.
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Dominica Weather
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Current ConditionsRoseau, as of Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:30 am LST
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72°F(22°C)Barometer: 30 steady Humidity: 94% Visibility: 6.21 mi Wind: ESE 3 mph Sunrise: 6:24 am Sunset: 5:40 pm -
Today's Forecast
Scattered ShowersHigh: 82°F (27°C)
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Tomorrow's Forecast
Scattered ShowersHigh: 83°F (28°C)
Low: 70°F (21°C)
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Dominica Blogs
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DOMINICA: Skeritt sworn-in as Prime Minister after landslide ...
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – For the third time in six years, Roosevelt Skerrit was on Monday sworn-in as the Prime Minister of this Eastern Caribbean island. Skerrit, 37, flanked by close political colleagues, took the oath of office b... (December 21, 2009)caribbeandailynews.com -
DOMINICA: Thumbs up from independent observers but recommendations ...
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The Organization of American States (OAS) election observer mission is suggesting several ways, including the use of voter identification cards, to enhance the democratic process in Dominica after findi... (December 21, 2009)caribbeandailynews.com -
Flew to Dominica!!! | Adventures of Cubano Jack
I flew into Dominica after preparing to sail here, to be of more help to Amy, my daughter, upon her arrival here to attend Medical School at Ross University. It is a pleasant Island but somewhat of a contridiction. ... (December 21, 2009)sailblogs.com -
DOMINICA: Prime Minister to delay naming new Cabinet | Caribbean ...
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says he is likely to delay naming a new Cabinet until after the Christmas holidays. Speaking to the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) following his Dominica Labour Party... (December 21, 2009)caribbeandailynews.com
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Dominica on Amazon
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Martinique, Guadeloupe, Dominica & St. Lucia (Alive Guides) - $15.99
The only guide on the market to offer detailed information for travelers to these four stunning Caribbean islands. Delve into Dominica's rain forest and Carib Indian culture. Relax...Amazon
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WESC Dominica Dress - BLUE x MED - $122.50
Online Exclusive! Get in and stand out in this WeSC dress. Pancho style dress. Large sleeve design with banded bottom.</...Amazon
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Behold, and See: The Best of Millenium of Music, Vol.3 (Robert Aubry Davis Presents) - $15.98
This is the third in the series of compilation discs assembled by Robert Aubry Davis, host and producer of the long-standing public radio series Millennium of Music. Where ...Amazon
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Dominica (Bradt Travel Guide) - $24.99
Dominica, though diminutive, is one of the most naturally dramatic and beautiful islands of the Lesser Antilles. Self-proclaimed ‘Nature Island of the Caribbean’, its ver...Amazon
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The Dominica Story: A History of the Island - $19.99
This text traces the origin and development of this island from its volcanic formation to 1994. The author interweaves the island's history with geography, ecology, folklore and so...Amazon
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Dominica Links Powered by Google
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Dominica Vacations | Exotic Vacations | Honeymoon Destination ...
Welcome to the Official Website of The Nature Island, Dominicadominica.dm -
Dominica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dominica: the complete guide to our beautiful Caribbean island ...
Dominica scuba diving, hotels, hiking, events, activites, news, culture, weather and much more.avirtualdominica.com
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On Twitter Powered by Twitter
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Dominica Election `Transparent` - CARICOM Observers http://www.caribbeanworldnews.com/middle_top_news_detail.php?mid=2907
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bzzzzzzzzz (that means your wrong) RT @t_weet123: @cheftraveler Is it Dominica? (I don't have Facebook, either.)
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@cheftraveler Is it Dominica? (I don't have Facebook, either.)
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@DEDumas I want to publicly apologize to Dominica Elaine Dumas, I love her so much, so I want her to forgive me, NOW!
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