DOMINICA - All you need to know | Overview of Dominica | Caribbean Country

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Dominica Description
Dominica is known for its remarkable, lush, and diverse vegetation and wildlife. It has gained a nickname “The Nature Island of Caribbean". It is also the youngest island in the Lesser Antilles.
It is located in windward island chain in the Caribbean region. Its northern neighbor is Guadeloupe and southern neighbor is Martinique, both of them are French overseas territories.
The capital, Roseau, is located on the western side of the island, it is also a major port.
1st we will look at meaning of Flag and Code of Arms, then geography, climate, history, people and culture and finally Economy. By the time, you finish watching this video you will probably know about this country than your own county.
Geography
Dominica is the 174th largest country, 2/3 of the island is covered in rainforest. Geographically, Dominica is distinctive in many ways. The country has one of the most rugged landscapes in the Caribbean.
Dominica is the newest Caribbean island, it was created by volcano about 26 million years ago. The island has nine volcanoes – the world’s highest concentration of volcanos, one of them erupted in 1997. Volcanic activity is still quite evident on the island; the most popular examples are Boiling Lake and "valley of desolation." Dominica’s boiling lake is the world's second largest of its kind; the boiling is caused by the heat of a magma chamber beneath the lake. The valley of desolation is a sulfurous valley of volcanic vents and hot springs that prevent plant growth, contrast to the surrounding rainforest.
The highest point is Morne Diablotins at 1,447 meters.
Dominica is water-rich and has over 365 rivers, one for every day of the year! Some are clear, while others have gorgeous milky blue due to runoff of minerals from the mountain.
The longest and deepest river is Layou, it is prone to flooding.
Freshwater Lake is the largest of Dominica's four lakes. It is located at just over 700 m above sea level.
With all the water and mountains water falls are common, there are many interesting once including the Trafalgar Falls a twin falls, cascade side by side into pristine pools beneath. Affectionately named the Mother and Father Falls.
People and Culture
Dominica’s culture is influenced by the Caribs, the French, the British, and the Africans, as a result it is a colorful and festive society which is evident in the island’s language, food, art, dance and music.
Population of Dominica is only about 72,000. It is the 10th smallest country
Most of the population (94%) is Christians. The minority religions are folk religion fallowed by the Kalinago population and few African Docents.
English is the official language. In addition, Dominican Creole is widely spoken.
History
Dominica's 1st inhabitance are believe to be the Arawak, Caribs came in to island in the 9th century and may have driven out the Arawak. The Caribs called the island Wai‘tu kubuli, which means, "Tall is her body.
Christopher Columbus spotted the island on his second voyage in 1493 on a Sunday, named it Dominica, which means Sunday in Latin.
Spanish tried start a settlement buy Caribs fought them off, in 1632, the French claimed the island, and the French missionary frequented the island, but on one settled in. The island Caribs were holding their ground.
In 1660, the French and English agreed to not to settle in Dominica and it’s neighboring island St. Vincent and leave it as neutral territory, but it’s natural resources attracted English and French foresters and by 1690s, French woodcutters from Martinique and Guadeloupe began to set up timber camps and established the first settlement.

In 1871, Dominica became part of the Leeward Island Federation.

Dominica was transferred out of Leeward Island Federation in 1936.

On November 3, 1978, the Commonwealth of Dominica was granted independence by the United Kingdom.

Economy
Dominica’s GDP is 841 Million. it is the third smallest economy in the world and GDP per Capita is about $11,000. It is the poorest country in Lesser Antilles.

Financial service industry such as offshore banking and payment processing are significant contributors to the economy.

Tourism in its infancy compared to other Caribbean islands.

Agricultural production was on the decline.

Major import and export partner is Japan.