Dominica
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Brief History
- Geography
- Regions
- Cities
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting there
- Getting Around
- Red Tape
- Money
- Work
- Study
- Language
- Eat
- Sleep
- Drink
- Health
- Safety
- Keep Connected
Quick Facts
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- Capital
- Roseau
- Population
- 71,000
- Government
- Self governing part of British West Indies
- Religions
- Christianity (Catholic, Protestant)
- Languages
- English, Lesser Antillean Creole French
- Calling Code
- +1767
- Nationality
- Dominican
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Introduction
Dubbed the "hiker's paradise", Dominica does indeed provide the keen hiker with a mighty array of fantastic opportunities. The island's vast unspoiled rainforest, its countless rivers and its amazing boiling lake are some of the island's on-land attractions. But while it may be the hiker's dream-come-true, many avid divers have found it equally appealing for its gorgeous underwater world. Reputed to be the finest place in the Caribbean to see whales and dolphins, Dominica also offers fine snorkelling around beautiful reefs where marine life is abundant. And since Dominica goes undiscovered by many tourists, it allows the traveller to have a unique and personal experience.
Brief History
Geography
Regions
Dominica is organised into 10 parishes.
- Saint Andrew Parish
- Saint David Parish
- Saint George Parish
- Saint John Parish
- Saint Joseph Parish
- Saint Luke Parish
- Saint Mark Parish
- Saint Patrick Parish
- Saint Paul Parish
- Saint Peter Parish
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
Weather
Dominica has a tropical climate with generally hot and humid weather year round. Temperatures average around 31 degrees Celcius during the day and 23 degrees Celcius at night. Although rainfall is possible during most of the year, December to April is the driest period and therefore the best time to visit. June to November is rainy season and from August onwards hurricanes are possible but not very common.
Getting there
Plane
International flights arrive at Melville International Airport (DOM). Airlines serving Dominica are Leeward Islands Air Transport (LIAT) and American Eagle. Destinations are mostly within the Caribbean region, with hubs at Antigua and Barbados for example, although Dominica also has flights from the neighbouring islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique which is your best bet when flying from Europe, for example with Air France from Paris.
Boat
Dominica - Guadeloupe vv
L'Express des Iles operates 3 weekly services between the islands of Dominica and Guadeloupe. They leave Roseau, the capital of Dominica on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 3pm (Sat. 1pm) and take about 2,5 hours. In the opposite direction, they leave the capital Point-a-Pitre in Guadeloupe at Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 8am (Sundays 10am) and take under 2 hours.
Dominica - Martinique vv
L'Express des Iles has 3 weekly services between Dominica and Martinique at 10.15am Wednesdays and Fridays and 12.15pm on Sundays, travelling between the capitals Roseau and Fort-de-France. From Martinique they leave on Mondays at 1pm and Saturdays at 11.30 am. It takes about 1,5 hours in both directions.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
Red Tape
Money
Work
Study
Language
Eat
Sleep
Drink
Health
Safety
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