About Dominica
Caribbean, West Indies
Caribbean, West Indies
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The Commonwealth of Dominica, often referred to as The Nature Island, is a picturesque mountainous rainforest island. Located approximately 20 miles west of the island of Martinique and 20 miles east of Guadeloupe, Dominica (not to be confused with the Dominican Republic) is the middle island in the Caribbean Isle chain.
Dominica’s climate is spring to summer-like year round. Rain showers and rainbows occur nearly every day across the island. The island's landscape, created during a distant past as well as a current active volcanic period, consists of extremely rugged terrain. |
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The island is 29 miles long and 16 miles across at its widest points. 365 rivers interlace the forests; there are a multitude of waterfalls, some falling hundreds of feet. The highest mountain is 4,746 feet tall. All is surrounded by the often tumultuous Atlantic Ocean on the east and the calmer Caribbean Sea on the west. The majority of Dominica's beaches are black sand due to the island's volcanic upbringing.
Dominica supports 3 National Parks / Forest Reserves that provide a multitude of hiking trails & paths (ranging from easy to very challenging) leading to numerous waterfalls, a volcanic boiling lake, a freshwater lake, dormant volcanoes and other rain forest attractions. A Marine Reserve offers a rich abundance of reefs, corals, fishes and other marine life; some of the best scuba diving in the world is experienced here. Whales and porpoise frequent the surrounding sea.
The island’s population is approximately 70,000. Fish, fruit and vegetables provide everyday staples; the majority of citizens have gardens and, those that don’t, can rely upon those neighbors that do. Community markets, likewise, offer a wide variety of produce. Bananas, plantains, mangos, oranges, grapefruit, limes, pineapples and a variety of other fruits and vegetables support Dominica’s local economy.
Dominica supports 3 National Parks / Forest Reserves that provide a multitude of hiking trails & paths (ranging from easy to very challenging) leading to numerous waterfalls, a volcanic boiling lake, a freshwater lake, dormant volcanoes and other rain forest attractions. A Marine Reserve offers a rich abundance of reefs, corals, fishes and other marine life; some of the best scuba diving in the world is experienced here. Whales and porpoise frequent the surrounding sea.
The island’s population is approximately 70,000. Fish, fruit and vegetables provide everyday staples; the majority of citizens have gardens and, those that don’t, can rely upon those neighbors that do. Community markets, likewise, offer a wide variety of produce. Bananas, plantains, mangos, oranges, grapefruit, limes, pineapples and a variety of other fruits and vegetables support Dominica’s local economy.
