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Introduction
Dominica can have many unique and interesting introductions to describe the country. This island nation is a dream destination of divers and hikers. For adventure enthusiasts this is a paradise to discover. Besides, Dominica has volcanic peaks as well as boiling water fountains. Other things to discover in Dominica are beautiful waterfalls, streams, springs, tropical forest canopies and much more. The culture of the island revolves around dance, music, art and flowers. A vacation in Dominica is a perfect way to experience the beauty and tranquility of the Caribbean.
Political Overview
Dominica was discovered in 1493 by Christopher Columbus. From 1632 to 1763 Dominica remained under the control of the French. It became independent in 1978. Prior to that, the British took control of the country from the French by the treaty of Paris from 1763 to 1978.
Dominica functions in a parliamentary democracy type of government with multi-party system. The Prime Minister of the country is the head of the government. Dominica is a completely independent country without any British ties or influence, which is unlike many other Caribbean nations.
Geographical Overview
Dominica is a Caribbean Island situated between the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The geographical coordinates of Dominica is between 15 25 N, 61 20 W. The total area of the country is 751 sq. km and the coastline is 148 km. The climate of Dominica is tropical which gets moderated by northeast trade winds and also receives heavy rainfall.
Tourism in Dominica
Being such a small island, it is quite amazing to see the vast assortment of activities and sightseeing available in Dominica. Dominica is renowned as a ecotourism destination. Here you get to experience underwater adventure like snorkeling, kayaking, diving as well as over the mountain exploration like jungle safari, bird watching, hiking. Moreover, there are some nice beaches and the age old forests of the Morne Trois Pitons National Park where you can see the Boiling Lake and Trafalgar Falls.
The capital city Roseau offers a wide spectrum of activities like walking tours of the city to explore the splendid architecture preserved from the 18th century. Or simply biking and cycling tours to watch the well-preserved landscape of the country while enjoying the tropical climate. Dominica is again the haven for bird watching.
Culture and Society
The inhabitants of Dominica are some of the most hospitable people in the world. The people and culture of Dominica is very interesting and interests a lot many travelers coming here as tourists. The people of Dominica speak Spanish as the official language. Though most people use English to converse with tourists, however, knowing a bit of Spanish always helps. Dominicans give a lot of emphasis to family and its ties.
Economic Overview
Dominica is the second major economy in the Caribbean. The economy of Dominica depends to a large extent on its available resources and agricultural produce. Various agricultural products are grown within the country like banana, lime, vanilla, coffee, coconut, cocoa and grapes. The country makes a large share of the revenue by exporting these products.
Dominica does export trade with many different countries like Japan, Egypt, Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago amongst others.
Moreover, other sectors like tourism, hotel industry, manufacturing, real estate and off-shore activities also add to the revenue of the country. The Dominican government has over the years taken many steps for accelerating the business activities in the country such as low corporate tax, effectiveness in regulatory rules, and so on.