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Carib Territory

This enclave is home to over 2,000 direct descendants of the once-aggressive Carib Indians. These pre-Columbian people once ruled much of the Caribbean. The word Caribbean derives from their name.

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Whale watching

Dominica is one of the best whale watching islands in the Caribbean.

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Roseau

The capital city Roseau is the cruise ship port. Outside of shopping, there's little to do and see to warrant more than a short visit.

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Language

English is Dominica's official language. French and Creole are also widely spoken.

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Island statistics

Dominica is relatively large - it has 465 square kilometers (290 square miles). Its highest peak is 1425 meters (nearly a mile) above sea level. The island's population is 75,000.

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Discover Dominica Authority

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Photo credit: The two Dominica photos in my montage are copyrighted by the Discover Dominica Authority and are used with permission.

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