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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".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dominica.dm/site/dominica.cfm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-06-27 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100923082054/http://dominica.dm/site/dominica.cfm |archivedate=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.
'''[[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]]|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=Archived copy |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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See also: Index of Dominica-related articles
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:

Dominica – sovereign 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

English language edition of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dominica

References

  1. ^ a b "Dominica". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 3, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-09-23. Retrieved 2010-06-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

Wikimedia Atlas of Dominica

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