Dominica

Dominica is a small island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It is called the Nature Island of the Caribbean because of its thick rainforests and many rivers. Dominica has volcanoes, hot springs, and hundreds of waterfalls. It is not the same as the Dominican Republic.

Land and People

About 72,000 people live in Dominica. The capital is Roseau. The island is very mountainous and covered in lush green rainforest. Dominica has 365 rivers, which people say is one for every day of the year.

Culture and Fun Facts

Dominica has the second largest hot spring in the world, called the Boiling Lake. The Kalinago people, the original inhabitants of many Caribbean islands, still live on Dominica. The island is a popular spot for whale watching. Creole culture and music are an important part of life.

Fun Facts

• Dominica has 365 rivers, one for every day of the year.
• The Boiling Lake in Dominica is the second largest hot spring in the world.
• Dominica is home to the sisserou parrot, which is found nowhere else on Earth.

Did You Know?

Dominica's Boiling Lake is filled with bubbling, steaming water heated by volcanic activity underground. The water temperature can reach over 200 degrees Fahrenheit.