Dominica

Asia
Roseau

Population

74.7K

Area

751 km²

GDP

$688.88M

GDP Per Capita

$18,700

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Region

Asia

Capital

Roseau

ISO 3166

dm

Government Type

parliamentary republic

Language

English (official), French patois Learn more

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About Dominica

Dominica is an island country located in the Caribbean Sea, between Guadeloupe and Martinique, covering an area of approximately 751 square kilometers. As of 2025, Dominica has a population of approximately 73,000, with English as the official language. The island features rugged volcanic terrain with mountains, hot springs, and tropical rainforest, experiencing a tropical climate with heavy rainfall. Roseau serves as the capital.

Dominica’s economy is based on agriculture, tourism, and financial services, with the country known for its eco-tourism and natural beauty. Key agricultural exports include bananas, citrus fruits, and coconuts. Dominica has been particularly focused on climate resilience following devastating hurricanes, developing innovative programs for climate adaptation and sustainable development. The country also operates a citizenship by investment program that provides significant revenue. With its lush landscapes and commitment to environmental preservation, Dominica positions itself as the Nature Island of the Caribbean.

Geography & Environment

Geographic Location

Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about halfway between Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago

Geographic Coordinate

15 25 N, 61 20 W

Geographic Area

751 km²

Climate

tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds; heavy rainfall

Terrain

rugged mountains of volcanic origin

Natural Hazards

N/A

Natural Resources

timber, hydropower, arable land

Geography Note

N/A

People & Society

Ave. Life Expentancy at Birth

71.3 years

Urbanization

72%

Population Growth Rate

-0.04% (2025 est.)

Literacy Rate

N/A

Health Expendeture

3.8% of GDP (2021)

Education Expenditure

N/A

Languages

English (official), French patois

Religions

Roman Catholic 52.7%, Protestant 29.7% (includes Seventh Day Adventist 6.7%, Pentecostal 6.1%, Baptist 5.2%, Christian Union Church 3.9%, Methodist 2.6%, Gospel Mission 2.1%, other Protestant 3.1%), Jehovah's Witness 1.3%, Rastafarian 1.1%, other 4.3%, none 9.4%, unspecified 1.4% (2011 est.)

Government

Country Name

conventional long form: Commonwealth of Dominica
conventional short form: Dominica
etymology: the island was named by explorer Christopher COLUMBUS for the day of the week on which he spotted it, Sunday (Domingo in Spanish, dominica dies in Latin), 3 November 1493

Economy

Economic Overview

highly agrarian OECS island economy; ECCU-member state; large banana exporter; improved oversight of its citizenship-by-investment program; emerging ecotourism, information and communications, and education industries

GDP Per Capita

$18,700

Unemployment Rate

4.4% (2025 est.)

Population Below Poverty Line

N/A

Industries

soap, coconut oil, tourism, copra, furniture, cement blocks, shoes

Agricultural Products

taro, grapefruits, yams, bananas, coconuts, plantains, milk, yautia, sugarcane, oranges (2023)

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