People from the United states and Europe often confuse Dominica with the
Dominican Republic, like our mails often do, we do not want our visitors
ending up in the wrong country.
The island of Dominica is located between the two French islands of
Martinique in the south and Guadeloupe in the north.
It is south of Puerto Rico and North of Barbados, English is our official
language not Spanish.
Many of us believe that Dominica is the island that is closest to what the
Caribbean used to be like before Columbus came.
The island is a rugged agglomeration of towering mountains which run
through its center almost like a backbone.
It has defied the ravages of commercial exploitation and deforestation form
the time of Columbus to today.
At least 60% of this nature paradise is still covered by lush tropical Oceanic
Rainforest and other verdant vegetation.
Water is one of the island's most abundant natural resource, numerous
rivers gush out of the mountains to create spectacular water falls and gorges.
Dominica boasts three national Parks, one of which is a World Heritage Site,
the only natural world heritage site in the Eastern Caribbean.
The island will celebrate its 30th year of independence on 3 November 2008.
Dominica is an island of great natural beauty.
Its volcanic formations create magnificent physical features making it the most
mountainous and unique of the Caribbean islands.
Dubbed as The Nature Island of the Caribbean, Dominica's seclusion has allowed it
to preserve its natural areas providing for some of the finest hiking,whale watching
scuba diving, and snorkeling in the Caribbean.
The terrestrial flora and fauna are not the only attractions of Dominica; the
underwater life is equally magnificent.
It is often noted for it's wide variety of species including exotic and rare marine
critters such as sea horses, bright yellow frogfish and polka-dotted batfish.
The volcanic activity on the island has created underwater landforms that never
erupted Giving way to some of the finest deep sea diving.
Hot springs, pinnacles and dramatic topography are part of the undiscovered
underwater world on the island of Dominica
Important Information:
Official Name: Commonwealth of Dominica (used to distinguish itself from the
Dominican Republic.)
Capital: Roseau (pronounced Ro-zo)
Official Language: English. Creole (a French-based patois) is widely spoken on the
island.
National Bird: Sisserou, also known as the imperial parrot.
National Flower: Bwa Kwaib or Carib Tree (Sabinea Carinalis)
Dominica's Coat of Arms: Apres Bondie Cest La Ter: "After God, it is the Earth".
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC $). The current exchange rate is EC$ 2.67
to US$ 1
Population: 71, 000
Time Zone: Dominica falls under the Atlantic Time Zone.
Electricity: 220/240 Volts AC. 60% of Dominica's electricity is hydro generated.
Three-prong European style outlets are most common on the island.
Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, this mystical island is nestled
between the two French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Caribbean
and is one of the few islands to have preserved its natural splendour.
The Caribs, native to the islands call it Waitikubuli meaning, tall is her body.
Christopher Columbus who stumbled upon the island on a Sunday (Dominica in
Italian) in 1493, renamed it after the day, Dominica, pronounced Do-mi-neeka, 29
miles long and 16 miles wide, covers an area approximately 290 square miles.
Morne Diablotin is the highest mountain peak at 4,747 feet.Master card Hours:
Business hours are from 8am-1pm and 2-4pm Monday to Friday.
Currency:
The Eastern Caribbean dollar is the local currency in Dominica, American dollars
are widely accepted around the island, as are major credit cards such as Visa,
American Express, and Master card.
Its volcanic formations create magnificent physical features making it the most
mountainous and unique of the Caribbean islands.
Dubbed as The Nature Island of the Caribbean, Dominica's seclusion has allowed it
to preserve its natural areas providing for some of the finest hiking,whale watching
scuba diving, and snorkeling in the Caribbean.
The terrestrial flora and fauna are not the only attractions of Dominica; the
underwater life is equally magnificent.
It is often noted for it's wide variety of species including exotic and rare marine
critters such as sea horses, bright yellow frogfish and polka-dotted batfish.
The volcanic activity on the island has created underwater landforms that never
erupted Giving way to some of the finest deep sea diving.
Hot springs, pinnacles and dramatic topography are part of the undiscovered
underwater world on the island of Dominica
Important Information:
Official Name: Commonwealth of Dominica (used to distinguish itself from the
Dominican Republic.)
Capital: Roseau (pronounced Ro-zo)
Official Language: English. Creole (a French-based patois) is widely spoken on the
island.
National Bird: Sisserou, also known as the imperial parrot.
National Flower: Bwa Kwaib or Carib Tree (Sabinea Carinalis)
Dominica's Coat of Arms: Apres Bondie Cest La Ter: "After God, it is the Earth".
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC $). The current exchange rate is EC$ 2.67
to US$ 1
Population: 71, 000
Time Zone: Dominica falls under the Atlantic Time Zone.
Electricity: 220/240 Volts AC. 60% of Dominica's electricity is hydro generated.
Three-prong European style outlets are most common on the island.
Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, this mystical island is nestled
between the two French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Caribbean
and is one of the few islands to have preserved its natural splendour.
The Caribs, native to the islands call it Waitikubuli meaning, tall is her body.
Christopher Columbus who stumbled upon the island on a Sunday (Dominica in
Italian) in 1493, renamed it after the day, Dominica, pronounced Do-mi-neeka, 29
miles long and 16 miles wide, covers an area approximately 290 square miles.
Morne Diablotin is the highest mountain peak at 4,747 feet.Master card Hours:
Business hours are from 8am-1pm and 2-4pm Monday to Friday.
Currency:
The Eastern Caribbean dollar is the local currency in Dominica, American dollars
are widely accepted around the island, as are major credit cards such as Visa,
American Express, and Master card.
KHATTS TOURS has been exploring this nature paradise for over 20 years, we can
help you to experience aspects of Dominica others have only heard about.
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