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Dominica

Dominica
Capital
Roseau
Population
72K
Area
751 km²
Language
English

Dominica is a country in Caribbean, North America. Its capital is Roseau, with a population of approximately 72K and a total area of 751 km². The official language is English and the currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).

📊 Quick Facts about Dominica

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Population
72K
total residents
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Total Area
751 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
96/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$0.6B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$8,333
per person
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Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
legal tender
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Language(s)
English
official
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Coastline
148 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC-4
UTC offset
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Independence
1978
established
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Local Time in Roseau

Dominica covers an area of 751 km² with a population density of 96/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $0.6B ($8,333 per capita) and gained independence in 1978. It has a coastline of 148 km.

Did You Know?

Dominica is called the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, it's the most forested island in the region with 365 rivers. The Boiling Lake is the world's second-largest boiling lake, a flooded fumarole that bubbles and steams continuously.

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✈️ Travel Information for Dominica

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Best Time to Visit
January–June
Tropical, wet and lush year-round
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Cost of Travel
Mid
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Dominica travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Dominica on the Map

Street-level photo from Morne Trois Pitons
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via Mapillary

Google Street View not available here. Showing community photos via Mapillary (CC BY-SA).

🏆 Dominica World Rankings

1st
Nature Isle
Called the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, most forested island
1st
Boiling Lake
World's second largest boiling lake, a flooded fumarole
1st
Parrots
National symbol is the Sisserou parrot, found only on Dominica
1st
Oldest Person
Home to the world's oldest verified person, Ma Pampo, 128 years

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Dominica

What is the capital of Dominica?

The capital of Dominica is Roseau.

What continent is Dominica in?

Dominica is located in North America, in the Caribbean region.

What currency does Dominica use?

Dominica uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD). The international calling code is +1-767.

What is the GDP of Dominica?

Dominica has a GDP of $0.6B, with a GDP per capita of $8,333.

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