Dominica Physical Map 1990
Dominica, officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is a sovereign island state constituted by the island of the same name and located in the Caribbean Sea, more precisely in the Lesser Antilles region. Its neighbors are two French overseas departments: Guadeloupe, to the north-northwest, and Martinique, to the southeast. It has an area of 750 km², its highest point being the Morne Diablotins, with 1,447 m. The Commonwealth of Dominica has 71,293 inhabitants, according to the 2011 census. Its capital and largest city is Roseau. Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, located on the eastern portion of the island of Hispaniola.
Dominica is nicknamed the "Nature Island of the Caribbean" because of its unaltered natural beauty. It is the youngest island in the Lesser Antilles, still showing volcanic geothermal activity, as evidenced by the Boiling Lake hot spring. The island also features lush areas of mountainous tropical forest, home to several rare species of fauna and flora. There are some xeric areas in the western coastal areas, but the interior is rainy. The imperial parrot, the national bird, is depicted on the flag. Dominica's economy is heavily dependent on tourism, agriculture and high taxes.
Dominica is nicknamed the "Nature Island of the Caribbean" because of its unaltered natural beauty. It is the youngest island in the Lesser Antilles, still showing volcanic geothermal activity, as evidenced by the Boiling Lake hot spring. The island also features lush areas of mountainous tropical forest, home to several rare species of fauna and flora. There are some xeric areas in the western coastal areas, but the interior is rainy. The imperial parrot, the national bird, is depicted on the flag. Dominica's economy is heavily dependent on tourism, agriculture and high taxes.