Interesting Facts about Dominica

Dominica Interesting Facts

Dominica, officially Commonwealth of Dominica, is a country in North America. Here are some interesting facts about Dominica:

The flag of Dominica was adopted on November 3, 1978 and Dominica's coat of arms was adopted on July 21, 1961.

The second-largest boiling lake in the world, behind New Zealand, is located in Dominica.

Dominica has the highest number of active volcanoes in the world with nine.

Many of Dominica's beaches feature natural blank sand because of the island's high concentration of volcanoes.

At Champagne Beach, you can see volcanic springs rising from the ocean floor.

The spectacular tropical rain forests that occupy more than two-thirds of Dominica are the island's most intriguing feature.

In the country, Wotten Waven, which is adjacent to the capital Roseau, is one of the most well-liked hot springs destinations.

The first long-distance hiking trail in the Caribbean can be found in the Dominican Republic, this 183-kilometer (115-mile) track is one of the most distinctive.

It is a different island (and country) in the eastern Caribbean, over 600 miles away from the Dominican Republic.

The Sisserou parrot is Dominica's national bird.

75% of the Dominica's land is covered in rainforest.

The natural island offers 365 rivers, including one famous river called the Indian, which flows into the Caribbean Sea.

Dominica is one of the best places for diving, snorkeling and whale watching.

National parks protect a large portion of Dominica.

Christopher Columbus, an explorer, gave Dominica its name.

The volcanic Morne Dialatnis is Dominica's tallest peak.

Roseau is Dominica's capital.

The official language of Dominica is English.

In Dominica, Christianity is the most popular religion.

A dangerous species of frog known as the “Mountain Chicken” lives in Dominica.

The Commonwealth of Dominica is an island country located in the Caribbean Sea. It shares maritime borders with Guadeloupe.