What are 5 interesting facts about Dominica?

11 Facts About Dominica That Will Surprise You
  • It's definitely not the Dominican Republic. ...
  • Indigenous people still live here. ...
  • There are nine volcanoes. ...
  • Sulfur springs and black-sand beaches surround the capital city of Roseau. ...
  • Dominica has the second-largest boiling lake in the world.




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Dominica is the only island with a relatively large and distinctive group of Carib Indians, descendants of the people who inhabited the island before European colonization.

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Dominica is also known for its hot springs, rivers, gorges, lakes, waterfalls, and rainforest, covering about two-thirds of the island.
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  • Things to Do in Dominica & Places to Visit.
  • Hike the Morne Trois Pitons National Park.
  • Visit the Indian River.
  • Go scuba diving.
  • Visit the Emerald Pool.
  • Visit the Boiling Lake.


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Dominica has ranked as the safest country in the Caribbean according to the 2023 World Citizenship Report.

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The crime rate in Dominica is low, but you could be at risk walking alone away from the main roads, particularly after dark.

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Top 10 Things to Eat in Dominica
  • Agouti.
  • Callaloo Soup.
  • Chatou Water.
  • Sancocho.
  • Sorrel Punch.
  • Codfish Sandwich.
  • Local Rum.
  • Fresh Fruits.


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Is Dominica Cheap to Visit? Yes, Dominica is more affordable than other destinations, but no, not all options on the island are cheap. In short, we spent around $2,500 per person for the trip. The biggest cost was our stay.

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Dominica - Overview of economy The island's exceptionally mountainous landscape prohibits much cultivation. The island is also vulnerable to hurricanes. Even so, agriculture is the main source of employment and income revenue, and remains much more important to Dominica than to other Caribbean islands.

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The best time to go to Dominica is between December and May. Dominica's position in the middle of the Caribbean's Lesser Antilles island chain gives it a year-round tropical climate, ranging from about 26 – 32°C on average.

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Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in Dominica. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine.

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