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Dominica country

 

Overview:

The Word for Dominica is “the Lord's Day" or "Sunday”.

 

Dominica Capital: Roseau

Dominica Dialing code: +1767

Dominica Airport code: DOM

Dominica Continent: North America

Dominica  Area: 289.5 sq. mi (754 sq. km)

Dominica Currency:  Dominican Peso

Dominica Official Language: English

Dominica Population: 73.3 thousand (Approx.)

Dominica Religion: Christianity

Dominica National Day: November 3

Dominica National Animal: No official

Dominica National Bird: Sisserou parrot

Dominica National Fruit: Papaya

Dominica National Flower: Sabinea carinalis

Dominica National Tree: Portea carinalis

Dominica National Sport: cricket

Dominica Time zone: UTC -4 ( GMT -4)

Dominica Driving side: Left side of the road

 

Dominica Flag:

The triple Yellow, black, and white strip colors represent the trinity of God, centralized symbol represents social justice.

Weather in Dominica:

Summer: February to May

Rain: June to October

Winter: December to February

Spring: June to October

Food and drinks in Dominica:

Dominica Food Culture:

The Dominican people frequently eat food items made in other Caribbean countries, including baked, macaroni, and cheese.

Dominica Must-try Foods:

  • Mountain Chicken
  • Agouti
  • Manicou
  • Sancocho
  • Sorrel Punch

Must try Drinks:

  • The Banana Mama is Dominica's traditional and most popular drink.
  • Coco Loco
  • Coquito
  • Mabi

Economics of Dominica:

Dominica is more dependent on the Tourism sector. The GDP is $0.65 billion (approx.) this country has 98.7% debt of its GDP.

Dominica Income Source:

Dominica's main income sources are tourism and agriculture services.

The Dominica Import Goods:

  • Agriculture
  • Food
  • Chemicals
  • Machinery

The Dominica exports things:

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Electronic equipment
  • Agriculture

Dominica export and import partners:

The export and import partners are the United States, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Kingdom.

Culture of Dominica:

The majority of Dominica's mixed culture, the people mingle African language and European traditions as part of the islands’ Creole culture.

Sports in the Dominica:

National Game of Dominica:

Cricket is the most popular and national sport in Dominica.

Popular Games in Dominica:

Football, Baseball, Volleyball, Basketball, sailing, and Cricket are popular in Dominica.

Transport in the Dominica:

How many airports in the Dominica:

There are 2 airports including international, private, and domestic. Jose Marti International Airport is the largest airport in Dominica.

Main transport in Dominica:

Taxis and cars are the main transport in Dominica. The main mode of public transport and a way to get around at a low cost.

How many countries travel without visas to Dominica?

112 countries without visas. It grants 35 e-visas and 27 on-arrival visas. 52 countries are required for a visa.

The passport ranks 33th in the world.

Tourism Culture in Dominica:

The Canadian people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. A rich blend of indigenous, African, and European traditions.

Must visit places in Dominica:

  • Champagne Reef
  • Mero Beach
  • Trafalgar Falls
  • Indian River

Festivals in Dominica:

Guloya Festival- Dominican Republic:

Date: January

This festival is celebrated for the thanks to Guloya Festival, celebrating the Afro-Dominican heritage of many islanders

Carnival Dominican Republic:

Date: February

The Dominican Carnival takes place every Sunday during February, the carnival is a vibrant celebration.

Traditional Festivals:

  • Merengue Festival- Dominican Republic
  • Isle of Light Santo Domingo
  • World Creole Music Festival

Defense in the Dominica:

Dominica is the safest country in the world. the Dominica Defense Forces (DDF) are the military of Dominica, There are limited powers of 71,000 (approx...) people protecting their country. Dominica has one of the lowest crime rates in the world.

Nuclear Free country.

Interesting Facts about Dominica:

  • Nuclear-free country.
  • There are nine volcanoes in the Dominican
  • Dominica has the second-largest boiling lake in the world.
  • The island’s “mountain chicken” doesn’t fly, it hops.
  • Dominica has been practicing herbal medicine for centuries.

 

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