Dominica
Capital
Roseau
Population
~72,000
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- English, Dominican Creole French
- Religion
- Christianity (Catholic)
- Climate
- Tropical rainforest; hot and humid with a rainy season (June to November)
Culture & History
Known for: being the Nature Island, its volcanic features, and lush rainforests
Also famous for: Boiling Lake, diving, and hiking
Food: Mountain chicken (frog legs)
Brief History
British colony; gained independence in 1978; known for its natural beauty and ecotourism