Guide to Dominica
Must See Dominica
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At a glance
Largely rural, uncrowded and unspoiled, Dominica touts itself as a 'non-tourist destination' for divers, hikers and naturalists - partly because it lacks those white-sand beaches so favoured by holidaymakers to the Caribbean. Getting to the island's main attractions will see you work up a sweat.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- Commonwealth of Dominica
- Capital city:
- Roseau
- Area:
- 751 sq km / 290 sq miles
- Population:
- 71,540
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC -4 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Language:
- English (official)
- Religion:
- Roman Catholic (77%), Methodist, Pentecostal, Baptist, Seventh Day Adventist, other, none
- Currency:
- Eastern Caribbean Dollar
- Electricity:
- 230V 50Hz
- Electric plug details:
- British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade
- South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin
- South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin