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Dominican flag |
| Country |
Dominica |
| Capital |
Roseau |
| 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 |
| Size |
754 sq km |
| Terrain |
rugged mountains of volcanic origin |
| Climate |
tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds; heavy rainfall |
| Languages |
English (official), French patois |
| Nationality |
noun: Dominican(s)
adjective: Dominican |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 77%, Protestant 15% (Methodist 5%, Pentecostal 3%, Seventh-Day Adventist 3%, Baptist 2%, other 2%), none 2%, other 6% |
| Currency |
East Caribbean dollar (XCD) |
| Exports |
bananas, soap, bay oil, vegetables, grapefruit, oranges |
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