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Largely rural, uncrowded and unspoiled, Dominica touts itself as a 'non-tourist destination' for divers, hikers and naturalists - partly because it trades the lazy white-sand beaches so predominant elsewhere in the Caribbean for verdant peaks, killer hikes and breathtaking underwater scenery.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Commonwealth of Dominica
Population
71,540
Currency
Name: East Caribbean Dollar
Code: XCD
Symbol: EC$
Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -4
Country Dialing Code
+767
Weights & Measures
Imperial
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