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Quick Facts - Dominica

Explored by Columbus in 1493, Dominica was claimed by Britain and France until 1763, when it was formally ceded to Britain. Along with other Windward Isles, it became a self-governing member of the West Indies Associated States in free association with Britain in 1967.

This lush island, specialising in eco-tourism, is located within the Lesser Antilles with a population of about 68,902.

 

Language:
 		English
Government:
 		Independence from UK on November 3, 1978, Parliamentary democracy
Capital: Roseau
Size: 29 miles long (49km) and 16 miles (25km) at its widest point
Location: Lesser Antilles, south of Guadeloupe and north of Martinique - 15 25 N, 61 20W
Governor: President Nicholas Liverpool (2003)
Head of Government: Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit (2005)
Climate: 50 - 92 °F
Electricity: 220/240 volts - 50 cycles
Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollars (US currency widely accepted); $1 US = $2.70 XCD (this rate is indicative)
Driving: On left, license required
Rentals: Car, jeeps, boats, bicycles, scooters
Airports/Seaports: Melville Hall Airport, Cane Field Airport
Entry: Passport and return or onward ticket required.
Online Newspaper(s): The Chronicle