Dominica (Dominica)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of North America.

Its center lies at a latitude of 15.5 and longitude of -61.33333.

Dominica also goes by the names, Colony of Dominica, Commonwealth of Dominica, Daminika, Doiminice, Domenika, Dominica, Dominik, Dominika, Dominike, Dominiko, Dominikë, Dominique, Dóminíka, Ntominika, Ostrov Dominika, Presidency of Dominica, Stat

The prodominant languages spoken are en-DM (English) and its currency is the Dollar (XCD), currently exchanging at 1 East Caribbean Dollar = 0.23402 British Pound Sterling 1 East Caribbean Dollar = 0.37037 US Dollar .

Dominica currently has a population of 72800 (estimate).

Regions within Dominica

Largest Cities within Dominica

Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Dominica, Commonwealth of

Published: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Travel Summary

There is no British High Commission in Dominica. British nationals requiring emergency consular assistance should contact the British Honorary Consul, Tina Alexander, on 1(767) 275 7800. If the Honorary Consul is not available and for all other non-consular related matters please contact the British High Commission in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Around 5,000 British nationals visit Dominica each (Source: Dominican Immigration). Most visits to Dominica are trouble free. However, you should be aware that cases of robbery and other crimes do occur. See Safety and Security - Crime.

There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See General - Insurance.