Outline of Dominica

See also: Index of Dominica-related articles

The Commonwealth of Dominica ( /ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə/ dom-i-nee-kə), commonly known as Dominica (French: Dominique), is a sovereign island nation located in the Caribbean Sea.[1] In Latin, its name means "Sunday", which was the day on which it was discovered by Christopher Columbus.

Dominica's pre-Columbian name was Wai'tu kubuli, which means "Tall is her body".[1] The Carib Territory was established for the indigenous people of the island. Because the island lies between two French overseas departments, Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south, and because it was colonized by France for a time, it is sometimes called "French Dominica". However, its official language is English, though a French creole is commonly spoken.

Dominica has been nicknamed the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean" for its seemingly unspoiled natural beauty. It is one of the youngest islands in the Lesser Antilles, still being formed by geothermal-volcanic activity, as evidenced by the world's second-largest boiling lake. The island features lush mountainous rainforests, home of many very rare plant, animal, and bird species. There are xeric areas in some of the western coastal regions, but heavy rainfall can be expected inland. The Sisserou parrot, the island's national bird, is featured on the national flag. Dominica's economy is heavily dependent on both tourism and agriculture.

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Dominica:

Contents

General Reference

Geography of Dominica

Main article: Geography of Dominica

Environment of Dominica

Natural geographic features of Dominica

Regions of Dominica

Main article: Regions of Dominica

Ecoregions of Dominica

Main article: Ecoregions in Dominica

Administrative divisions of Dominica

None

Municipalities of Dominica

Demography of Dominica

Main article: Demographics of Dominica

Government and politics of Dominica

Main article: Government of Dominica and Politics of Dominica

Branches of the government of Dominica

Main article: Government of Dominica

Executive branch of the government of Dominica

Legislative branch of the government of Dominica

Judicial branch of the government of Dominica

Foreign relations of Dominica

Main article: Foreign relations of Dominica

International organization membership

The Commonwealth of Dominica is a member of:[1]

Law and order in Dominica

Main article: Law of Dominica

Military of Dominica

Main article: Military of Dominica

Local government in Dominica

History of Dominica

Main article: History of Dominica, Timeline of the history of Dominica, and Current events of Dominica

Culture of Dominica

Main article: Culture of Dominica

Art in Dominica

Sports in Dominica

Main article: Sports in Dominica

Economy and infrastructure of Dominica

Main article: Economy of Dominica

Education in Dominica

Main article: Education in Dominica

Infrastructure of Dominica

See also

Main article: Dominica

References

  1. ^ a b "Dominica". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 3, 2009. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/do.html. Retrieved July 23, 2009. 

External links

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