Dominica

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 May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter 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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Small biomass option concern - Small-scale biomass power plants can have bigger enviro-impacts than other renewables, a study says.

Asbestos cancer chemo doubts - Chemotherapy does not help people with asbestos-related cancer, according to UK researchers.

Evolution rolls on for Mars rover - The wheels continue to turn on Europe's billion-euro project to put a robotic rover on the Red Planet's surface.

Mars probe set for risky descent - Scientists prepare for "seven minutes of terror" as the Phoenix spacecraft attempts to land on the surface.

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.

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