The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Dominica:
Contents
- General Reference
- Geography of Dominica
- Environment of Dominica
- Regions of Dominica
- Demography of Dominica
- Government and politics of Dominica
- Branches of the government of Dominica
- Foreign relations of Dominica
- Law and order in Dominica
- Military of Dominica
- Local government in Dominica
- History of Dominica
- Culture of Dominica
- Art in Dominica
- Sports in Dominica
- Economy and infrastructure of Dominica
- Education in Dominica
- Health in Dominica
- See also
- References
- External links
Dominica – sovereign island nation located in the Caribbean Sea. [1] In Latin, its name means "Sunday", which was the day on which it was discovered by Christopher Columbus. Dominica's pre-Columbian name was Wai'tu kubuli, which means "Tall is her body". [2] The Carib Territory was established for the indigenous people of the island. Because the island lies between two French overseas departments, Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south, and because it was colonized by France for a time, it is sometimes called "French Dominica". However, its official language is English, though a French creole is commonly spoken. Dominica has been nicknamed the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean" for its largely unspoiled natural environment. It is one of the youngest islands in the Lesser Antilles, still being formed by geothermal-volcanic activity, as evidenced by the world's second-largest boiling lake. The island features lush mountainous rainforests, home of many very rare plant, animal, and bird species. There are xeric areas in some of the western coastal regions, but heavy rainfall can be expected inland. The sisserou parrot, the island's national bird, is featured on the national flag. Dominica's economy is heavily dependent on both tourism and agriculture.
