| Local name: Commonwealth of Dominica |
| Surface
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289.5 Sq. miles (790sq.km) - it
is an island of volcanic origins located between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Eastern
Caribbean |
| Population : 71.000
inhabitants |
| Climate:
Dominica's tropical climate guarantees pleasant temperatures
throughout the year. Temperatures vary between 18° C and 35° C (64°
F and 95° F). Short rain showers regularly occur especially during
the summer period. July to October is the rainy season. |
| Electricity:
220/240
volts AC, 50Hz. Three-pin European-style plugs are usual |
| PASSPORTS: Passport
valid for at least 6 months required by all except: nationals of
Canada and the USA holding proof of citizenship bearing a photograph
and return or onward tickets; nationals of France holding National
Identity Cards (‘Carte d’Identité’) for a stay of up to 2 weeks.
VISAS: Required by all except the
following: nationals of Commonwealth countries for stays of up to 6
months; nationals of Argentina, Costa Rica, Israel, Korea (Rep),
Malta, Mexico, Norway, Surinam, Taiwan (China) and Venezuela for stays
of up to 6 months; nationals of all other countries for tourist stays
of up to 21 days, provided they have a return ticket and satisfy the
immigration officer that they do not wish to stay for longer. |
| Capital : Roseau -
Population 20.000 |
| System :
Parliamentary Republic - Gained independence from the UK in 1978. The
President is head of state and, in conjunction with a Cabinet, has
executive power. The legislature is the unicameral House of Assembly,
to which nine members are nominated and 21 elected by universal adult
suffrage. Executive power is vested in the Prime Minister, who is the
leader of the majority in the House. |
| Languages :
English. A french based Creole is widely spoken by residents |
| Religions :
There is a good representation of many of the major religious
denominations in most towns and villages including Roman Catholic,
Seven Day Adventist, Anglican, Methodist, People’s Pentecostal,
Berean Bible, Deliverance Baptiste, Qahal Yahweh and Jehovah’s
Witnesses. |
| Money : East
Caribbean Dollar (EC$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of
EC$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of EC$1, and 50,
25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. |
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