Dominica

Commonwealth of Dominica - the state which has been had on the island with the same name in Caribbean sea. The island is named in Spanish in honour of day of its discovering - Sundays. The English and French colonizers a long time challenged the vested interest island. In 1763 Dominica officially became colony of the Great Britain, in 1978 has achieved independence. A population - nearby 73,9  thousand the persons, which basic part are compounded by Negroes and mulattos. Absolutely small part of the population - glorified aggressive kariby which are an original bait for tourists. An official language - English, however the population bulk speaks on an aboriginal dialect of the French tongue. Capital - Roseau.

The Climate on Dominica tropical wet, but heat is softened with northeast winds. Most favourable weather costs from November till March. The island gorist, on him is available some invalid burning mountains, but the demonstration of proceeding vulcanic activity is existence of small loches with boiling water. Aboriginal geysers are rather picturesque. From hillsides among emerald potherb the assemblage of the small rivers and the brooks forming beautiful cataracts drains off.

The economy Basis is compounded by agriculture. The land bulk, especially in coastal areas, is occupied by plantations of bananas, coconut palms, citrous, cocoa, a mango, tobacco. The island is actively attent by tourists. Capital of Dominica - a city and port of Roseau (18  thousand persons) - occupies a leading position on island. Here many interesting monuments of architecture, a botanic garden. Near capital the airport the Melvill-hall is had. The second place on significance occupies the city of Portsmouth (10  thousand inhabitants).