Adventure Dominica
Dominica pronounced (Dom-in-eek-a is the most northerly and largest
of the
East Caribbean's Windward Islands. Popularly known as the "The
Nature
Island
of the Caribbean".
The island boasts some of the most spectacular scenery, decorated with
towering mountains lush 'Oceanic Rainforest' and numerous rivers
creating
thundering and magnificent water falls.
The island's mostly undisturbed vegetation is considered to be more
extensive
than any of the other islands in the Caribbean.
Dominica is an island of great natural beauty.Its volcanic formations
create
magnificent physical features making it the most mountainous and
unique of
the Caribbean islands.
Dubbed as The Nature Island of the Caribbean, Dominica's seclusion
has
allowed it to preserve its natural areas providing for some of the finest
hiking,whale watching scuba diving, and snorkeling in the Caribbean.
The terrestrial flora and fauna are not the only attractions of
Dominica;
the
underwater life is equally magnificent.It is often noted for it's wide
variety of
species including exotic and rare marine critters such as sea horses,
bright
yellow frogfish and polka-dotted batfish.
The volcanic activity on the island has created underwater landforms
that
never erupted, giving way to some of the finest deep sea diving. Hot
springs,
pinnacles and dramatic topography are part of the undiscovered
underwater
world on the island of Dominica
Important Information:
Official Name: Commonwealth of Dominica (used to distinguish itself
from
the Dominican Republic)
Capital: Roseau (pronounced Ro-zo)Official Language: English. Creole
(a
French-based patois) is widely spoken on the island.National Bird:
Sisserou,
also known as the imperial parrot.
National Flower: Bwa Kwaib or Carib Tree (Sabinea
Carinalis)Dominica's
Coat
of Arms: Apres Bondie Cest La Ter: "After God, it is the Earth".
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC $). The current exchange rate
is
EC$
2.67 to US$ 1Population: 71, 000Time Zone: Dominica falls under the
Atlantic Time Zone.
Electricity: 220/240 Volts AC. 60% of Dominica's electricity is hydro
generated.
Three-prong European style outlets are most common on the island.
Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, this mystical island
is
nestled between the two French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique
in
the
Caribbean and is one of the few islands to have preserved its natural
splendour.
The Caribs, native to the islands call it Waitikubuli meaning, tall is her
body.
Christopher Columbus who stumbled upon the island on a Sunday
(Domenica
in Italian) in 1493, renamed it after the day, Dominica, pronounced
Do-mi-neeka, 29 miles long and 16 miles wide, covers an area
approximately
290 square miles.
Morne Diablotin is the highest mountain peak at 4,747 feet..Business
Hours:Business hours are from 8am-1pm and 2-4pm Monday to Friday.
Currency: The Eastern Caribbean dollar is the local currency in
Dominica,
American dollars are widely accepted around the island, as are major
credit
cards such as Visa, American Express, and Mastercard.
of the
East Caribbean's Windward Islands. Popularly known as the "The
Nature
Island
of the Caribbean".
The island boasts some of the most spectacular scenery, decorated with
towering mountains lush 'Oceanic Rainforest' and numerous rivers
creating
thundering and magnificent water falls.
The island's mostly undisturbed vegetation is considered to be more
extensive
than any of the other islands in the Caribbean.
Dominica is an island of great natural beauty.Its volcanic formations
create
magnificent physical features making it the most mountainous and
unique of
the Caribbean islands.
Dubbed as The Nature Island of the Caribbean, Dominica's seclusion
has
allowed it to preserve its natural areas providing for some of the finest
hiking,whale watching scuba diving, and snorkeling in the Caribbean.
The terrestrial flora and fauna are not the only attractions of
Dominica;
the
underwater life is equally magnificent.It is often noted for it's wide
variety of
species including exotic and rare marine critters such as sea horses,
bright
yellow frogfish and polka-dotted batfish.
The volcanic activity on the island has created underwater landforms
that
never erupted, giving way to some of the finest deep sea diving. Hot
springs,
pinnacles and dramatic topography are part of the undiscovered
underwater
world on the island of Dominica
Important Information:
Official Name: Commonwealth of Dominica (used to distinguish itself
from
the Dominican Republic)
Capital: Roseau (pronounced Ro-zo)Official Language: English. Creole
(a
French-based patois) is widely spoken on the island.National Bird:
Sisserou,
also known as the imperial parrot.
National Flower: Bwa Kwaib or Carib Tree (Sabinea
Carinalis)Dominica's
Coat
of Arms: Apres Bondie Cest La Ter: "After God, it is the Earth".
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC $). The current exchange rate
is
EC$
2.67 to US$ 1Population: 71, 000Time Zone: Dominica falls under the
Atlantic Time Zone.
Electricity: 220/240 Volts AC. 60% of Dominica's electricity is hydro
generated.
Three-prong European style outlets are most common on the island.
Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, this mystical island
is
nestled between the two French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique
in
the
Caribbean and is one of the few islands to have preserved its natural
splendour.
The Caribs, native to the islands call it Waitikubuli meaning, tall is her
body.
Christopher Columbus who stumbled upon the island on a Sunday
(Domenica
in Italian) in 1493, renamed it after the day, Dominica, pronounced
Do-mi-neeka, 29 miles long and 16 miles wide, covers an area
approximately
290 square miles.
Morne Diablotin is the highest mountain peak at 4,747 feet..Business
Hours:Business hours are from 8am-1pm and 2-4pm Monday to Friday.
Currency: The Eastern Caribbean dollar is the local currency in
Dominica,
American dollars are widely accepted around the island, as are major
credit
cards such as Visa, American Express, and Mastercard.
15.5 degrees North 61.4 degrees west