Dominica

Key facts

Capital

Roseau

Continent

North America

Subregion

Caribbean

Population

71,625

Land area

751 km²

ISO codes

DM / DMA

Languages

English

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)

Calling code

+1767

Internet domain

.dm

How Dominica compares

Dominica ranks 185th of 194 countries on this site by population and 173rd by land area — under 0.01% of their combined population. In North America it ranks 22nd of 23 by population and 17th by area. It has a coastline. It shares no land border with another country.

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Flag of Dominica: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Dominica flag breaks down as 56.2% green, 13.8% red, 10.3% yellow, 9.6% white, 9.6% black and 0.5% blue.

• 56.2% green
• 13.8% red
• 10.3% yellow
• 9.6% white
• 9.6% black
• 0.5% blue

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Dominica markets itself as the 'Nature Isle' for its rainforests, rivers, and volcanic peaks.
2. Boiling Lake steams in Morne Trois Pitons National Park — a flooded fumarole in the jungle.
3. The Sisserou parrot, found only here, appears on the national flag.
4. Kalinago Territory preserves Carib indigenous culture on the island's east coast.
5. Trafalgar Falls and emerald pools reward hikers in a country with no big resorts — just wild green.

Dominica: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Dominica?

The capital of Dominica is Roseau.

What continent is Dominica in?

Dominica is in North America, specifically the Caribbean subregion.

What is the population of Dominica?

Dominica has a population of roughly 71,625 people, across a land area of 751 km².

What language is spoken in Dominica?

The main language of Dominica is English.

Does Dominica share a land border with any country?

Dominica has no land borders — it is an island nation or is otherwise surrounded by water.