 Dominica — (dom´ə nē´kə) |
About The People
Did You Know... Christopher Columbus visited the island in 1493. As he landed on a Sunday, »» More
Eating & Recipes... Basic staples include fish, yams, cassava bread and other vegetables. »» More
In Their Language... A common greeting is Cakafete »» More
Fashion... Dominicans wear Western style clothing. On holidays women might wear a trad »» More
Family... Dominicans have formal marriages, common-law relationships (men and women l »» More
Sports & Recreation... The most popular sports are cricket and football (soccer). Other sport »» More
| World Region: The Caribbean
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Dominica History
The island’s indigenous Arawak people were expelled or exterminated by Caribs in the 14th century. Columbus landed there in November 1493. Spanish ships frequently landed on Dominica during the 16th century, but fierce resistance by the Caribs discouraged Spain’s efforts at settlement.
In 1635, »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Roseau »» History of Roseau
Population: 72,813
GDP: $743,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 754 (sq km) 291 (sq mi)
Currency: East Caribbean dollar
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