Dominica
Flag of Dominica


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Flag Description
Green, with a centered cross of three equal bands - the vertical part is yellow (hoist side), black, and white and the horizontal part is yellow (top), black, and white; superimposed in the center of the cross is a red disk bearing a sisserou parrot encircled by 10 green, five-pointed stars edged in yellow; the 10 stars represent the 10 administrative divisions (parishes).

Currency
East caribbean dollar.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 21, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Caribbean, island between the caribbean sea and the north atlantic ocean, about one-half of the way from puerto rico to trinidad and tobago.

Climate
Tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds; heavy rainfall.

Terrain
Rugged mountains of volcanic origin.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Caribbean Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Morne Diablatins 1,447 m.

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Dominica

This is a map of Dominica. The map illustrates the location of Roseau and its proximity to Portsmouth, Rosalie, Marigot, and the Caribbean Sea.

Dominica News:
Love dilemma for Caribbean people
The Carib people of Dominica face challenges to their way of life and community, reports the BBC's Andy Gallacher from Dominica

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