Dominica is a country in Caribbean, North America with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Dominica that most people don't 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.
Dominica is called the Nature Isle of the Caribbean — the most forested island.
The Boiling Lake is the world's second-largest boiling lake.
Dominica has 365 rivers — one for every day of the year.
The Sisserou parrot, found only on Dominica, is the national bird.
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.
Dominica is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
World's second largest boiling lake — a grey, bubbling pool in a volcanic crater in Morne Trois Pitons
UNESCO volcanic tropical forest with hot springs, fumaroles and the Valley of Desolation
A shallow reef where volcanic gases bubble up through the seafloor — snorkelling in natural champagne
Twin waterfalls plunging into natural hot spring pools in the lush Roseau Valley
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.
The capital of Dominica is Roseau.
Dominica has a population of approximately 72K.
The official language of Dominica is English.
Dominica gained independence in 1978.
Dominica uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).