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.

Politics

Main article: Politics of Dominica

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Dominica is a parliamentary democracy within the Commonwealth of Nations. The President is head of state, while executive power rests with the Cabinet, headed by the Prime Minister. The unicameral parliament consists of the 30-member House of Assembly, which consists of twenty-one directly elected members and nine Senators, who may either be appointed by the President or elected by the other members of the House.

Related Topics:
Parliamentary democracy - Commonwealth of Nations - Head of state - Cabinet - Prime Minister - Unicameral - Parliament

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Unlike other former British colonies in the region, Dominica was never a Commonwealth realm with the British monarch as head of state, as it instead became a republic on independence.

Related Topics:
Commonwealth realm - British monarch - Head of state - Republic

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Dominica is a full and participating member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).

Related Topics:
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) - Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States

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