Dominica
News, entertainment, anthem and a short visitor guide.
Local language: Kwéyòl
Anthem
Recording: United States Navy Band · Public domain (U.S. government work) · Source: Wikimedia Commons
Visitor guide
History
Dominica was one of the last islands colonised by Europeans because of strong Kalinago resistance and rugged terrain. It changed hands between France and Britain and became independent in 1978.
Culture
The Kalinago Territory is home to the Caribbean's largest remaining Indigenous community. Creole culture shines at the World Creole Music Festival and on Creole Day in October.
Languages & Creoles
English is the official language. Many people speak Kwéyòl, a French-based creole.
Currency
The Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), fixed at about 2.70 to the US dollar.
Popular Attractions
Known as the Nature Isle, Dominica has rainforest, hot springs, waterfalls and the Boiling Lake. Whale watching, river tubing and the Waitukubuli National Trail are favourites.
Food
Callaloo soup, bakes and saltfish and fresh river crayfish are local staples. Fruit is abundant, from mangoes to soursop.
Places to Visit
Roseau, Morne Trois Pitons National Park, Trafalgar Falls, Champagne Reef, Portsmouth and the Kalinago Territory.
More of the Caribbean
English-speaking Caribbean
Spanish-speaking Caribbean
French-speaking Caribbean
Dutch-speaking Caribbean
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Colombia—Caribbean coast; San Andrés and Providencia
Venezuela—Caribbean coast and islands
Panama—Caribbean coast; Bocas del Toro
Costa Rica—Caribbean coast; Limón
Nicaragua—Caribbean coast; Corn Islands
Honduras—Caribbean coast; Bay Islands
Guatemala—Caribbean coast; Livingston
Mexico—Caribbean coast; Cozumel and Isla Mujeres