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Dominica Cities with Hotels
 Dominica, island republic in the West Indies, lying in the Caribbean Sea, approximately midway between the islands of Guadeloupe (on the north) and Martinique (on the south). One of the Windward Islands, Dominica is about 47 km (about 29 mi) long and has an area of some 751 sq km (some 290 sq mi).
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The Land and People
Dominica is volcanic in origin and has a mountainous terrain,
with several peaks rising above 1220 m (about 4000 ft); the highest point is
Morne Diablotins (1447 m/4747 ft). The island has a tropical climate with an
average annual temperature of about 26.7° C (about 80° F). The annual
rainfall is considerable, ranging from about 1780 mm (about 70 in) on the
coast to more than three times that figure in the mountains. The island has
many small un navigable rivers; Boiling Lake, from which sulfurous gases
frequently arise, is located in the south. Luxuriant forests cover the
mountains.
Dominica has a total population (1989 estimate) of 82,800.
More than 90 percent of the inhabitants are black, descendants of slaves
brought from Africa in the 18th century. A small number of Carib also live
on the island. English is the official language, but a French patois is
widely spoken. Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion. Roseau
(population, 1987 estimate, 22,000) is the capital and chief port.
Economy
Dominica has fertile soils that provide a good basis for
farming, the principal economic activity. Agricultural products include
bananas, citrus fruit (especially grapefruit and limes), coconuts, cocoa,
cinnamon, vanilla beans, and vegetables. Pumice is quarried and exported.
Manufacturing is limited to the processing of farm products. The main
manufactures are fruit juices, alcoholic beverages, soap, and essential
oils. The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (2.6925 Eastern Caribbean
dollars equal U.S.$1; 1990).
"Dominica," Microsoft®
Encarta® 97 Encyclopedia.
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