 Dominica : Profile
Known as the Commonwealth of Dominica to distinguish it from the Dominican Republic. France ceded possession of the island to Great Britain in 1763. It became an independant state in 1978. The main language is English. Creole (A language primarily based on French with Carib loan words and West African syntax) is also spoken. One of the most mountainous of the Windward Islands. It is Dominica's wild interior that is her main attraction. Although there have been a few instances of theft from unattended yachts, Dominica is as safe as any other Caribbean island and, if basic precautions are taken, as in any other part of the world, one's stay can be both satisfying and enjoyable.
Dominica is a rainy island, especially June to October, while the hurricane season from June to November should be avoided.
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, Portsmouth
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, Roseau
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*Indicates a port of entry.
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