The Nature Isle
The Commonwealth of Dominica, officially known as Dominica, is a mountainous Caribbean island nation located in the Lesser Antilles between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Known as the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean," Dominica is home to some of the most pristine natural beauty in the region.
The island features lush rainforests, the world-famous Boiling Lake (the second-largest hot spring in the world), hot springs, 365 rivers, countless waterfalls, and the longest hiking trail in the Caribbean—the Waitukubuli National Trail. Dominica is also the only place in the world where the endangered Sisserou Parrot (Imperial Amazon) lives in the wild.
With a population of around 72,000 people, a capital city of Roseau, and the telephone area code 767, the Commonwealth of Dominica maintains a rich cultural heritage that blends Kalinago (Carib) traditions with African, French, and British influences. The official language is English, though Dominican Creole (Kwéyòl) is widely spoken.