Monday, February 19, 2007

Dominica: Overview

Dominica is a small island country in the Caribbean Sea. It consists of a single island that lies 320 miles north of the Venezuelan coast. Dominica has an area of 290 square miles and a population of about 80,000.

Dominica became independent in 1978 after being ruled by Great Britain since the 1700's. Its official name is Commonwealth of Dominica. Roseau is the capital and largest city. Dominica's basic unit of money is the East Caribbean dollar. (from World Book Encyclopedia).

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