Aerea: 751 qkm

Population : 52.000  (2001)

Population density: 69 / qkm

Capital : Roseau, pop. 16.535 (1991)

Geography: Dominica is a former part of the british colonies of the Winward Islands;nowadays it belongs to the Leeward Islands. Volcanos, waterfalls, hot springs, hot volcanic lakes, black and white sandbeaches, rainforest with orchids and other kinds of tropical vegetation are characteristic for this island.

Type of state: Since 1978 Dominica is a Republic ( in Commonwealth). Constitution of 1978. Unicameral system of Parliament with 9 appointed  and 21 elected members.

Head of State: Vernon Shaw, since 1998.

Head of the Government: Pierre Charles, since 2000. Independent since 1978 (former british colony).

Language: English is an official language, also french Creole (Patois) and Cocoy (english dialect) are spoken.

Religion: Mostly Catholic, but also other Christian religions as well as Moslem, Hindi, Jewish and Bahai.

Voltage: 220-240 V, 50 Hz; Adapter required.

Telephone: automatic dialling service.

Country Code: 001-767

Postal Service: Poste restante is not available. Opening hours are Mo: 08:30-13:00 and 14:30-17:00, Tu-Fr    08:30-13:00 and 14:30-16:00.

17.02.2007