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Dominica is a mountainous island of volcanic origin in
the Lesser Antilles, with Roseau its capital and main port.
One of the Windward Island republics in the West Indies, Dominica
has Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique
to the south.
English is the official language, although a French patois is also
spoken among the Roman Catholic islanders.
Christopher Columbus first sighted
the island on November 3rd, 1493 and named it Dominica.
The French arrived in 1632, but the island was handed over to the
British in 1763 by the Treaty of Paris.
Dominica gained full independence from Great Britain on November 2nd,
1978.
Roseau's Roman Catholic cathedral was built in the 18th century, and
you can also visit the botanical gardens. The twin waterfalls at Trafalgar, are also a
popular tourist attraction.
Weather in Dominica
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Dominica Guide:
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Map of Dominica:
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