DOMINICA

Dominica officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Caribbean.[13] The capital, Roseau, is located on the western side of the island. It is geographically situated as part of the Windward Islands chain in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The island is surrounded by the French Republic with Guadeloupe to the northwest and Martinique to the south-southeast.

Total Area: 750 km2 (290 sq mi)

Capital: Roseau

Country Code: +1 -767

Country Population: 71,625

Credit Cards: Amex, Visa, MasterCard.

Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)

Departure Tax: When you leave Dominica you have to pay departure tax of EC$59 (US$22) after check-in. Children under 12 are exempt.

Drives:  Left

Electricity: 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.

Ethnic Groups:86.6% African, 9.1% Multiracial, 2.9% Kalinago, 1.3% European or Other, 0.2% Unspecified

Location: Dominica, island country of the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It lies between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Marie-Galante to the north and Martinique to the south.

Official Language(s):English, Creole

Religion: 94.4% Christianity, 3% Folk religion, 2.1% Other, 0.5% None

Time Zone: GMT -4

Tipping: Tipping. A 10 percent service charge is usually added by hotels and restaurants but, if it has not been added, a discretionary tip of between 10 to 15 percent is acceptable for good service. Taxi drivers do not expect tips.