The Commonwealth of Dominica, affectionately known as Dominica, is a wee island in the soothing azure waters of the internationally renowned Caribbean Sea. The nation's official language is English, but French Creole is commonly spoken as well. Having been colonized by France at one point, and its geographic location between two French islands, Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south, French influence is still seen in town names, such as the capitol of Roseau.
Dominica is by far one of the least developed Caribbean nations and offers an intense closeness with the beautiful flora and fauna that abound here. A large part of the island is covered in rainforests, one of which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dominican citizens are aware of the islands' environmental significance and plan to keep it protected.
Popular activities and sights in Dominica include: the world's second-largest boiling lake, scuba diving, and park exploration (there are several protected areas). Dominica's mountainous terrain, a result of volcanic activity thousands of years ago, is great for hiking adventures and seeing nature in a truly pristine form. There are many species on Dominica thought to be extinct on other islands.
Dominica is incredibly beautiful and is great for your vacation or second-home property. For those of you looking outside the box, wanting to branch out from typical island destinations, Dominica could be a perfect fit. With relatively few tourist visitors each year, this could be your undiscovered paradise.
Dominica
at a Glance
Location:
Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about one-half of the way from Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Tobago
Area: 754 sq km
Area - comparative:
Slightly more than four times the size of Washington, DC
Coastline: 148 km
Climate:
Tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds; heavy rainfall