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Dominica

Ambassador Accredited to CARICOM
H.E. Dr. Gerard Jean-Jacques
Authority responsible for Tourism
Ministry of Tourism
CSME Participation
Full
Official Name
Commonwealth of Dominica
Dominica is a small and fertile island nation located in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It lies between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Marie-Galante to the north and Martinique to the south. Formed through volcanic activity, the island is characterised by rugged terrain, with a range of high mountains covered in dense tropical forests. Dominica also remains volcanically active, with several geothermal features and active volcanic systems.

Key facts

Date of Membership in CARICOM: 1 May 1974

Also Known as:Nature Island of the Caribbean

Status of Independence:Independent 1978/11/03

Area: 750 km2 (290 miles2)

Capital City: Roseau

Population: 71,898 (2009)

Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar

Highest National Award: Sisserou Award of Honour

Economy

GDP: EC$771.0 Mn (2004)

GDP Growth: –0.5% p.a. 2009–13

GNI: US$493m

GNI PC: US$6,760

GDP per Capita: EC$11,045 (2004)

Key dates in history

1493 Arrival of Columbus on island called Wai’tukubuli’ (tall is her body) by Caribs and Arawaks. Named Dominica Spanish translation of Sunday (Domingo)- the day Columbus first sighted the island

1660 Agreement between Britain and France to leave island to the Caribs

1783 Finally ceded to Britain following numerous exchanges between Britain and France

1871 Incorporated into Leeward Islands Federation

1939 Transferred from Leeward to Windward Islands Federation

1967 Associated Statehood with Britain (full internal self-government) within the West Indies Associated States (WISA) Edward Oliver Lablanc, first Premier

1978 Independent Republic within the Commonwealth. Patrick John, first Prime Minister

Date of CARICOM Membership
Human Development Index
Human Development Index
Labour (Including intra-Community Movement of Skills)
Dominica
Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit
Date of Independence
Motto
After the Good Lord, We Love the Earth
Otherwise Known As
Nature Island of the Caribbean
Population
72,729 (2010)
SDG Profile
Sustainable Development Country Profile
SDG Dashboards and Trends
Website
Government Website