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Dominica

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Dom·i·ni·ca  (dm-nk, d-mn-k)
An island country of the eastern Caribbean between Guadeloupe and Martinique. Originally inhabited by Caribs, the island was visited by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and became a British colony in the early 1800s, gaining its independence in 1978. Roseau is the capital. Population: 72,400.

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Dominica

Dominica [ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə dəˈmɪnɪkə]
n
(Placename) a republic in the E Caribbean, comprising a volcanic island in the Windward Islands group; a former British colony; became independent as a member of the Commonwealth in 1978. Official language: English. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: East Caribbean dollar. Capital: Roseau. Pop.: 71 700 (2001 est.). Area: 751 sq. km (290 sq. miles) Official name Commonwealth of Dominica
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.DominicaDominica - a country on the island of Dominica
OAS, Organization of American States - an association including most countries in the western hemisphere; created in 1948 to promote military and economic and social and cultural cooperation
Caribbean - region including the Caribbean Islands
Dominica - a volcanic island in the Windward Islands that was once a stronghold of the Carib Indians
Roseau - the capital and largest city of Dominica
2.Dominica - a volcanic island in the Windward Islands that was once a stronghold of the Carib Indians
Windward Islands, Windward Isles - a group of islands in the southeastern West Indies; the southern part of the Lesser Antilles
Commonwealth of Dominica, Dominica - a country on the island of Dominica
Translations
Dominica [ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə] NDominica f


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The terrain, flora and fauna of Dominica are unforgettable, and there have been few changes since Columbus first visited.
Thomas (three additional daily), Anguilla (one additional flight four days a week) and Dominica (one additional flight three days a week).
Subway restaurants seem to be opening everywhere, such as in bus station in Canada, one in an ice skating rink in Alaska and its first restaurant on the island of Dominica.
 
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