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Dominica

Dominica is a mountainous Caribbean island known as the Nature Island for its rainforests, hot springs, and rugged volcanic terrain, with a culture shaped by Indigenous Kalinago and African heritage.

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Capital: Roseau

Population: ~73,000

Government Type: Parliamentary republic

GDP: ~$0.65 billion

Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)

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Sources: Wikidata, World Bank Open Data · Last reviewed by editorial team.

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