PROFILE Geography Area: 754 sq. km. (290 sq. mi.). Cities: Capital–Roseau (population 14,500). Terrain: Mountainous volcanic island with rainforest cover. Climate: Tropical. People Nationality: Noun and adjective–Dominican (Dom-i-NEE-can). Population (2008): 72,000. Annual population growth rate (2005-2010): -3%. (Negative population growth is due to external migration.) Ethnic groups: Mainly of African descent, mixed Black and European, [...]

Welcome to Dominica – Land of the Sisserou Parrot! Eco-tourism Did you know- One of the most attractive natural wonders for visitors to the Island is the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Apart from being home to abundant rainforests and wildlife, this park boasts the second-largest boiling lake on Earth. [...]

Welcome to Dominica – Land of the Sisserou Parrot! Eco-tourism Did you know- One of the most attractive natural wonders for visitors to the Island is the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Apart from being home to abundant rainforests and wildlife, this park boasts the second-largest boiling lake on Earth. [...]