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[[File:Flag of Dominica.svg|208px|thumb|right|The [[Flag of Dominica]]|The [[Coat of arms of Dominica]]]]
[[File:Flag of Dominica.svg|208px|thumb|right|The [[Flag of Dominica]]]]
[[File:LocationDominica.png|thumb|The location of [[Dominica]]]]
[[File:LocationDominica.png|thumb|The location of [[Dominica]]]]
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The following [[Outline (list)|outline]] is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Dominica:
The following [[Outline (list)|outline]] is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Dominica:


'''[[Dominica]]''' &ndash; [[List of sovereign states|sovereign]] [[island nation]] located in the [[Caribbean Sea]].<ref name=CIA_World_Factbook>{{cite web|date=July 3, 2009|url=https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/do.html|title=Dominica|work=[[The World Factbook]]|publisher=[[United States]] [[Central Intelligence Agency]]|accessdate=July 23, 2009}}</ref> In [[Latin]], its name means "Sunday", which was the day on which it was discovered by [[Christopher Columbus]]. Dominica's [[pre-Columbian]] name was ''Wai'tu kubuli'', which means "Tall is her body".[http://www.dominica.dm/site/dominica.cfm] The [[Carib Territory]] was established for the indigenous people of the island. Because the island lies between two French [[Département d'outre-mer|overseas departments]], [[Guadeloupe]] to the north and [[Martinique]] to the south, and because it was colonized by France for a time, it is sometimes called "French Dominica". However, its official language is [[English language|English]], though a [[Antillean Creole|French creole]] is commonly spoken. Dominica has been [[nickname]]d the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean" for its seemingly unspoiled natural beauty. It is one of the youngest islands in the [[Lesser Antilles]], still being formed by [[Geothermal (geology)|geothermal]]-[[volcano|volcanic]] activity, as evidenced by the world's second-largest [[boiling lake]]. The island features lush [[mountain]]ous [[rainforests]], home of many very rare plant, animal, and bird species. There are [[xeric]] areas in some of the western coastal regions, but heavy rainfall can be expected inland. The [[Imperial amazon|sisserou parrot]], the island's national bird, is featured on the [[Flag of Dominica|national flag]]. Dominica's economy is heavily dependent on both tourism and agriculture.
'''[[Dominica]]''' &ndash; [[List of sovereign states|sovereign]] [[island nation]] located in the [[Caribbean Sea]].<ref name=CIA_World_Factbook>{{cite web|date=July 3, 2009|url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/dominica/|title=Dominica|work=[[The World Factbook]]|publisher=[[United States]] [[Central Intelligence Agency]]|access-date=July 23, 2009}}</ref> In [[Latin]], its name means "Sunday", which was the day on which it was discovered by [[Christopher Columbus]]. Dominica's [[pre-Columbian]] name was ''Wai'tu kubuli'', which means "Tall is her body".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dominica.dm/site/dominica.cfm |title=Discover Dominica: The Nature Island |access-date=2010-06-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100923082054/http://dominica.dm/site/dominica.cfm |archive-date=2010-09-23 }}</ref> The [[Carib Territory]] was established for the indigenous people of the island. Because the island lies between two French [[Département d'outre-mer|overseas departments]], [[Guadeloupe]] to the north and [[Martinique]] to the south, and because it was colonized by France for a time, it is sometimes called "French Dominica". However, its official language is [[English language|English]], though a [[Antillean Creole|French creole]] is commonly spoken. Dominica has been [[nickname]]d the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean" for its largely unspoiled natural environment. It is one of the youngest islands in the [[Lesser Antilles]], still being formed by [[Geothermal (geology)|geothermal]]-[[volcano|volcanic]] activity, as evidenced by the world's second-largest [[boiling lake]]. The island features lush [[mountain]]ous [[rainforests]], home of many very rare plant, animal, and bird species. There are [[xeric]] areas in some of the western coastal regions, but heavy rainfall can be expected inland. The [[Imperial amazon|sisserou parrot]], the island's national bird, is featured on the [[Flag of Dominica|national flag]]. Dominica's economy is heavily dependent on both tourism and agriculture.


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==Geography of Dominica==
==Geography of Dominica==
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{{Main|Geography of Dominica}}


[[Geography of Dominica]]
* Dominica is: a [[Nation state|country]]
* Dominica is: a [[Nation state|country]]
* Location:
* Location:
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====Ecoregions of Dominica====
====Ecoregions of Dominica====

{{main article|List of ecoregions in Dominica}}
[[List of ecoregions in Dominica]]


====Administrative divisions of Dominica====
====Administrative divisions of Dominica====
[[Parishes of Dominica]]
None


=====Municipalities of Dominica=====
=====Municipalities of Dominica=====
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===Branches of the government of Dominica===
===Branches of the government of Dominica===

{{Main|Government of Dominica}}
[[Government of Dominica]]


====Executive branch of the government of Dominica====
====Executive branch of the government of Dominica====
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====Judicial branch of the government of Dominica====
====Judicial branch of the government of Dominica====

{{Main|Court system of Dominica}}
[[Court system of Dominica]]


===Foreign relations of Dominica===
===Foreign relations of Dominica===
{{Main|Foreign relations of Dominica}}


[[Foreign relations of Dominica]]
* [[List of diplomatic missions in Dominica|Diplomatic missions in Dominica]]
* [[List of diplomatic missions in Dominica|Diplomatic missions in Dominica]]
* [[Diplomatic missions of Dominica]]
* [[Diplomatic missions of Dominica]]
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*[[Nonaligned Movement]] (NAM)
*[[Nonaligned Movement]] (NAM)
*''[[Organisation internationale de la Francophonie]]'' (OIF)
*''[[Organisation internationale de la Francophonie]]'' (OIF)
*[[Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons]] (OPCW)
*[[Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons]] (OPCW)
*[[Organization of American States]] (OAS)
*[[Organization of American States]] (OAS)
*[[Organization of Eastern Caribbean States]] (OECS)
*[[Organization of Eastern Caribbean States]] (OECS)
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** [[LGBT rights in Dominica]]
** [[LGBT rights in Dominica]]
** [[Freedom of religion in Dominica]]
** [[Freedom of religion in Dominica]]
* [[Law enforcement in Dominica]]
* [[Law enforcement in Dominica|Dominica Police Force]]


===Military of Dominica===
===Military of Dominica===
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===Local government in Dominica===
===Local government in Dominica===

{{Main|Local government in Dominica}}
[[Local government in Dominica]]
*[[Carib Territory]]
*[[Carib Territory]]


==History of Dominica==
==History of Dominica==
{{main article|History of Dominica|Timeline of the history of Dominica|Portal:Current events/Dominica|l3=Current events of Dominica}}


[[History of Dominica]]
*[[Timeline of the history of Dominica]]
*[[Portal:Current events/Dominica|Current events of Dominica]]
* [[Military history of Dominica]]
* [[Military history of Dominica]]


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==External links==
==External links==
{{Sisterlinks|Dominica}}


{{Wikiatlas|Dominica}}
{{Wikiatlas|Dominica}}
*[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Dominica Commons: Dominica]
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*[http://www.dominica.gov.dm/ Official website] of the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica
*[http://www.dominica.gov.dm/ Official website] of the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica
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*[http://www.discoverdominica.com Discover Dominica: Nature Island of the Caribbean] - Official government tourism website by the Discover Dominica Authority
*[http://www.discoverdominica.com Discover Dominica: Nature Island of the Caribbean] - Official government tourism website by the Discover Dominica Authority


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The Flag of Dominica
The location of Dominica
An enlargeable relief map of the Commonwealth of Dominica

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Dominica:

Dominicasovereign island nation located in the Caribbean Sea.[1] In Latin, its name means "Sunday", which was the day on which it was discovered by Christopher Columbus. Dominica's pre-Columbian name was Wai'tu kubuli, which means "Tall is her body".[2] The Carib Territory was established for the indigenous people of the island. Because the island lies between two French overseas departments, Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south, and because it was colonized by France for a time, it is sometimes called "French Dominica". However, its official language is English, though a French creole is commonly spoken. Dominica has been nicknamed the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean" for its largely unspoiled natural environment. It is one of the youngest islands in the Lesser Antilles, still being formed by geothermal-volcanic activity, as evidenced by the world's second-largest boiling lake. The island features lush mountainous rainforests, home of many very rare plant, animal, and bird species. There are xeric areas in some of the western coastal regions, but heavy rainfall can be expected inland. The sisserou parrot, the island's national bird, is featured on the national flag. Dominica's economy is heavily dependent on both tourism and agriculture.

General Reference

An enlargeable basic map of Dominica

Geography of Dominica

Geography of Dominica

Environment of Dominica

An enlargeable satellite image of Dominica

Natural geographic features of Dominica

Regions of Dominica

Regions of Dominica

Ecoregions of Dominica

List of ecoregions in Dominica

Administrative divisions of Dominica

Parishes of Dominica

Municipalities of Dominica

Demography of Dominica

Demographics of Dominica

Government and politics of Dominica

Politics of Dominica

Branches of the government of Dominica

Government of Dominica

Executive branch of the government of Dominica

Legislative branch of the government of Dominica

Judicial branch of the government of Dominica

Court system of Dominica

Foreign relations of Dominica

Foreign relations of Dominica

International organization membership

The Commonwealth of Dominica is a member of:[1]

Law and order in Dominica

Law of Dominica

Military of Dominica

Military of Dominica

Local government in Dominica

Local government in Dominica

History of Dominica

History of Dominica

Culture of Dominica

Culture of Dominica

Art in Dominica

Sports in Dominica

Sports in Dominica

Economy and infrastructure of Dominica

Economy of Dominica

Education in Dominica

Education in Dominica

Health in Dominica

See also

Dominica

References

  1. ^ a b "Dominica". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 3, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
  2. ^ "Discover Dominica: The Nature Island". Archived from the original on 2010-09-23. Retrieved 2010-06-27.

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