Dominica

The Commonwealth of Dominica, popularly known as Dominica, is an island nation in the Caribbean Sea. It should not be confused with the Dominican Republic, another Caribbean nation.

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Island nation - Caribbean Sea - Dominican Republic

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The name is pronounced "do-min-EE-ka" (IPA: {{IPA|/ˌdɒ.mɪnˈiː.kə/}}) with the emphasis on the third syllable. In Latin the name means "Sunday."

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IPA - Latin

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Dominica is nicknamed "The Nature Isle of the Caribbean" due to its seemingly unspoiled natural beauty. Because it lies between two overseas départements (territories) of France: Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south, it is also called "French Dominica." Its pre-Columbian name, Wai'tu kubuli, means "Tall is her body."

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Départements - France - Guadeloupe - Martinique - Pre-Columbian

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Dominica is a lush island of mountainous rainforests, home of many rare plant, animal and bird species. The isle of Dominica is one of the youngest islands in the Lesser Antilles, and it is still being formed by volcanic activity. Dominica's economy is heavily dependent on both tourism and agriculture.

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Rainforests - Lesser Antilles - Volcanic

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