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	Dominica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dominica's fortunes improved in 1980 when its corrupt and tyrannical administration was replaced by that of Mary Eugenia Charles, the first female prime minister in the Caribbean, who remained in office for 15 years.
		Dominica is an island nation and borderless country in the Caribbean Sea, the southernmost of the Leeward Islands.
		English is the official language of Dominica and is universally understood; however, because of historic French domination, Antillean Creole "Patois", a French-based creole language, is the mother tongue of 80% of the Dominican people and this is one of the causes that led Dominica to join the Francophonie organization.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dominica (1650 words)

	Culture of Dominica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The first settlers on the island arrived on Dominica about 400 BC, when the Arawaks, a group of peaceful hunter-gatherers, established villages after island-hopping across the Caribbean.
		On the east side of the island, the descendants of the Carib Indians continued to practise their time-honoured culture and crafts of canoe building and basket weaving.
		When Christopher Columbus passed by the island he did give Dominica its name, but left no other settlers on the island.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Culture_of_Dominica (313 words)

	Dominica - Permanent Mission to the United Nations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The island is blessed with 365 rivers and warm tropical climate, hence Dominica's unchallenged claim to be the "Nature Island of the Caribbean." Average daytime temperatures range from 75 to 80 degrees F (27C), with cooler temperatures in the mountains.
		Dominica is a Caribbean Island, lying almost in the center of the arc of islands known as the Lesser Antilles.
		Dominica is a democratic parliamentary Republic with an executive Branch composed of a President and a Prime Minister.
	un.cti.depaul.edu /cgi-bin/spider.py?_request=1&country=Dominica&language=English (710 words)

	directopedia : Directory : Regional : Caribbean : Dominica
		The Commonwealth of Dominica, popularly known as Dominica, is an island nation in the Caribbean Sea.
		Dominica is a lush island of mountainous rainforests, home of many rare plant, animal and bird species.
		Dominica is an island nation and borderless country in the Caribbean Sea.
	www.directopedia.org /directory/Regional-Caribbean/Dominica.shtml (1147 words)

	Dominica
		These islands are not considered to be the heavy tourist attractions, as compared to their Caribbean neighbors, but this is a plus, as they are far enough off the beaten path to afford the adventurous traveler the pristine natural beauty this region has to offer.
		Dominica is located at the northern end of the Windward chain of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea.
		Dominica was first settled by the Arawaks and then the Carib Indians.
	www.montrosetravel.com /index.php?cs_dominica (696 words)

	Dominica
		The Caribs in Dominica: Karifuna Cultural Group, by Kevin Menhinick, Caribbean Taino News Service, 12 January 1997—a concise presentation of the historical background of Amerindians in Dominica, colonial history, and the development of the Carib Territory, along with information on the current population size, economic base, and key Carib non-governmental and cultural organizations.
		Dominica— “ The island was sighted by Columbus in 1493.
		Report on the Caribs of Dominica, United Nations Economic and Social Council, Commission on Human Rights, Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, Forty-fifth session, E/CN.4/Sub.2/1993/34/Add.1, 19 July 1993—extract: “In the reply submitted by the Government it was stated that settled minorities existed in Dominica.
	www.kacike.org /cac-ike/Dominica.html (1944 words)

	Emanuel and Isidore: About Dominica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Dominica, known as The Nature Island of the Caribbean, is in the centre of the arch of the Caribbean archipelago, nestled between the two French departments of Martinique and Guadeloupe.
		Dominica has been able to retain most of its natural ecosystems, partly due to its strong conservation programme, and the ability of its people to live in harmony with nature while most of the other islands have lost most of their forests.
		Today's cultural landscape is shaped by the strong presence of the indigenous Carib people, who have survived more than 500 years of European colonialisation, and the retentions of the African presence over the past couple centuries.
	www.goneisoffshore.com /about_dominica.htm (1540 words)

	Dominica History & Dominica Culture \| iExplore.com
		John was leader of the Dominica Labor Party, formerly the main opposition but since overshadowed by the United Workers’ Party, formed in 1988.
		French troops had been involved in putting down both coup attempts in the 1980s and Charles was a key figure in the 1983 invasion of Grenada, having ‘invited’ the USA to intervene in her capacity as head of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
		Dominica is a member of the Caribbean economic bloc CARICOM and of the Organization of East Caribbean States.
	www.iexplore.com /dmap/Dominica/History (626 words)

	Dominica Culture \| dominica-guide.info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Four diverse cultures mingled to create the island culture of Dominica: The native Caribs influenced the British and French settlers who brought slaves from Africa with them.
		The resulting creole culture is evident in Dominica's food and language, as well as in many other important cultural expressions throughout the island.
		The parrot is the national bird of Dominica and is shown on the flag and the coat of arms.
	dominica-guide.info /past.and.present/culture (853 words)

	travel Dominica: Dominican photos, Dominica Geography, History, Economy - The Dominican
		Rediscovered on November 3, 1493 by Christopher Columbus, Dominica was the last of the Caribbean countries to be colonized due in large part to the resistance of the Carib (Kalinago) Indians.
		Dominica lies in the center of the Caribbean chain of islands, between the French overseas territories of Guadeloupe and Martinique.
		Dominica's economy is substantially based on agriculture, although in recent years great strides have been made on diversification into tourism and offshore services.
	www.thedominican.net /about/dominica.htm (1166 words)

	Wikinfo \| Dominica
		The Commonwealth of Dominica is a Caribbean island nation, a parliamentary democracy within The Commonwealth of Nations.
		In 1980, two years after independence, Dominica's fortunes improved when a corrupt and tyrannical administration was replaced by that of Mary Eugenia Charles, the first female prime minister in the Caribbean, who remained in office for 15 years.
		Commonly referred to as "The Nature Island", Dominica is largely covered by lush rainforest, and is home to the world's second-largest boiling lake.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Dominica (233 words)

	Dominica's culture, history & heritage: United States of America - a brief definition from Dr. Lennox Honychurch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Dominica has had a long association with the United States from even before the inception of that North American republic.
		When the War of Independence broke out and France joined on the side of the US in 1778, Dominica was one of the first colonies to be captured as part of the French offensive against Britain.
		During the US Civil War (1861 -1865), Southern Confederate ships broke the Northern Yankee blockade of Southern ports by trading at Portsmouth in Dominica, while the British in Roseau, (who tended to support the Confederacy because of their important cotton trade), turned a blind eye to what was going on.
	www.news-dominica.com /heritage/heritage.cfm?Id=277 (536 words)

	Dominica Diving - Dominica Dive Packages Resorts LiveAboards - Dive Dominica Vacations
		Dominica (pronounced dom-in-ee-ka) is known as "the Nature Island" for good reason: this small island boasts an unspoiled rainforest, volcanic hot springs, 365 rivers and countless waterfalls.
		Dominica is an eco-friendly destination, known for its lush forests, stunning waterfalls and soothing hot springs; but it is what lies below the calm waters that attracts divers from all around the world to this Nature Island.
		Dominica was originally named 'Wai'tukubuli' or 'Tall is Her Body’ by the original inhabitants, the Arawak and Carib Indians.
	www.caradonna.com /caradonna/Destination/Dominica.aspx (1103 words)

	Dominica News
		ROUSEAU, Dominica Dominica's premier on Friday swore in a new minister tasked with boosting the economy by reviving offshore banking, a sector that closed three years ago after the Caribbean island was...
		This was the treaty that formally ceded Dominica to the British.
		Dominica is a very mountainous island and thereby also an island of valleys.
	www.topix.net /world/dominica (679 words)

	Making news in Dominica 5 years ago: stories from Dominica's news archives
		The Division of Culture has made a successful attempt to preserve some of the features of Dominican culture on the verge of extinction, with the release of three publications: Dominican Expressions, Dominica's Art and Culture and the Heritage Dances of Dominica.
		Dominica's Arts and Culture is a commemorative magazine to mark Dominica's 21st anniversary and millennium celebrations.
		She said that the ministry was aware of the importance of preserving Dominica's cultural identity and pledged support to the development of culture.
	www.news-dominica.com /5yearsago/index.cfm?ID=2498 (432 words)

	Official Website of Dominica www.dominica.dm "Our Culture" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Cultural Division is a department of the Ministry of Community Development.
		The Division is therefore, very involved in the planning and organization of three of Dominica ’s main festivals — DOMFESTA, Emancipation and Independence, and in assisting the various cultural groups across the island with their activities.
		The Division is also responsible for the development, promotion and preservation of Dominica ’s various folk forms, and also for providing training in different folk forms and artistic expressions in schools and for the general public.
	www.dominica.dm /culture.htm (99 words)

	Top20Dominica.com - Your Top20 Guide to Dominica!
		Dominica is nicknamed "The Nature Isle of the Caribbean" due to its seemingly unspoiled natural beauty.
		The isle of Dominica is one of the youngest islands in the Lesser Antilles, and it is still being formed by volcanic activity.
		Forty percent of Dominican workers are in the agricultural sector, and Dominica's primary agricultural exports include bananas, vegetables, citrus, copra, coconut oil, and essential oils such as bay oil.
	www.top20dominica.com (1238 words)

	Caribbean CHOICE - Your Gateway to the Caribbean!
		Dominica is one of the Windward Islands and is located between two French administered islands, Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to its south.
		Roseau is the capital of Dominica and the chief port.
		Dominica possesses very fertile soil, which enables it to develop such agricultural products as bananas, citrus fruit (especially grapefruit and limes), coconuts, coconut oil, cocoa, cinnamon, mangoes, vanilla beans and vegetables.
	www.caribbeanchoice.com /dominica/culture.asp (808 words)

	Government Dominica Caribbean Regional
		Charles A. Savarin, the Foreign Minister of Dominica, noted that his country is located in "the hurricane belt, an earthquake...
		Dominica: International Religious Freedom Report 2006All American Patriots (press release), Sweden - Sep 17, 2006Dominica: The constitution provides for freedom of religion, and the Government generally respected this right in practice.
		Dominica to develop international business sectorCaribbean Net News, Cayman Islands - Sep 16, 2006Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has signalled his Government?s seriousness to create a vibrant international business sector in Dominica with the...
	www.iaswww.com /ODP/Regional/Caribbean/Dominica/Government (336 words)

	About Dominica - Travel, Maps, Flag and Information
		Dominica was shaken by a moderate earthquake (measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale) on November 21, 2004.
		The northern section of Dominica, primarily the Portsmouth District, was seriously affected by the earthquake, which caused major structural damage.
		Canadians intending to travel to Dominica should check with their respective tour operator or hotel before travelling to confirm the availability of facilities.
	www.canadiancontent.net /profiles/Dominica.html (382 words)

	Fort Young Hotel : Dominica - Things to Know (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Population of Dominica is approximately 76,000, comprising principally of Afro-West Indian.
		Visitors to Dominica are encouraged to participate in our carnival and independence celebrations and other festivities that express our heritage.
		The festival is used to promote Dominica’s diverse culture, and to expose the pulsating and exciting creole rhythms to the rest of the world.
	www.fortyounghotel.com /where_da/dominica.htm (250 words)

	DOMINICA culture and history
		Dominica has a rich culture and a fascinating history.
		Créole music, with its roots in the French Créole language, was born in Dominica, and is based on rhythmic African musical patterns.
		The island has a fascinating history, settled first by the Caribs, then by Columbus, and later the British and the French fought several times over the ownership of first Waitukubuli (tall is her body), today known as Dominica.
	www.3riversdominica.com /about_dominica__culture_history.php (279 words)

	Dominica Culture
		The Caribbean's prime cultural contribution is its music - calypso, soca, steel pan, ska, reggae and zouk.
		About 3000 Caribs still live on the eastern side of Dominica, and there are smaller native populations on St Vincent and Trinidad.
		English is the main language spoken in the region, except for the French islands of Guadeloupe, St Barts, Martinique and the French side of St Martin (governed as a sub-prefecture of Guadeloupe).
	www.traveldocs.com /dm/culture.htm (443 words)

	The Caribs of Dominica: Caribbean Amerindian Centrelink
		Descendants of the adventrous seafarers from the Orinoco and Northwest Guyana, the Caribs-from whom the Caribbean got its name-live in eight villages nestled in the mountains and mountain slopes of the east coast of Dominica.
		Extract—“Introducing the indigenous people of Dominica to the rest of the world is but a small contribution to the already growing effort by the Caribs themselves.
		It was no coincidence that I returned to Dominica just in time for the sea trials of the Gli Gli canoe, hewn by 20 men from the trunk of a single gommier tree felled high in the rainforest and dragged down to Salybia.
	www.centrelink.org /Dominica.html (3803 words)

	Education World® - *Social Sciences : Area Studies : Caribbean : Dominica
		Dominica Focused on the tourist market for this Caribbean island, but includes cultural, historical, and environmental details.
		Dominica ABC News Exporter of bananas, citrus fruits, and coconuts lies in the West Indies.
		Dominica Watersports Association Organization is comprised of water sports tour operators in Dominica.
	db.educationworld.com /perl/browse?cat_id=3736 (513 words)

	Dominica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Commonwealth of Dominica is a borderless country in the Caribbean a parliamentary democracy within the Commonwealth.
		In 1980 two years after independence Dominica's fortunes when a corrupt and tyrannical administration was by that of Mary Eugenia Charles the female prime minister in the Caribbean who in office for 15 years.
		Commonly referred to as "The Nature Island" is largely covered by lush rainforest and is home to the world's boiling lake.
	www.freeglossary.com /Dominica (504 words)

	Dominica - Commonwealth of Dominica - Country Profile - Waitikubuli - the Nature Island of the Caribbean
		Dominica is part of the Windward Islands, the southern group of the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies.
		It was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans, due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs.
		The Dominica Bureau Of Standards aim is to improve the Global Competitiveness of Dominica Goods and Services through the Promotion and Maintenance of Standards and Standard-related Activities.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/dominica.htm (735 words)

	Mas Dominik
		Dominica's carnival is a pre-lentern celebration which runs from December right until Ash-Wednesday.
		Mas Domnik 2003 will be in honour of 25 years of independence and more than 175 years of carnival culture in Dominica.
		Dominica's carnival celebration is a unique and very special kind of carnival in the region's calendar of carnivals.
	www.doitcaribbean.com /quing/pages/dominica/carnival (373 words)

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