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Dominica At A Glance

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Language: English, Creole (A language primarily based on French with Carib loan words and West African syntax)

Government: Parliamentary democracy; republic within the Commonwealth

Capital: Roseau

Size: 289 sq. miles (749 sq. km)

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: Average daytime temperatures range from 75-85 F, with cooler temperatures in the mountains. Dry season is from January to April. Rainy season is from July to October.

Electricity: 220/240 volts. A transformer is required for all appliances. Outlets are three-prong European-style. Adapters may be needed. Appliances rated at 110 volts (US Standard) works satisfactorily with a transformer. Most hotels provide dual voltage shaver units. An adaptor plug is necessary for small appliances.

Currency: The Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$) is the currency used locally. At the banks you will get EC$2.67 per US$1 cash, and EC$2.68 per US$1 travellers’ cheques. United States dollar, British Pounds and the Euro currency are acceptable everywhere on the island.

Driving: Driving is on the left side of the road, a local drivers’ permit is required and can be obtained from the airports, car rentals agencies, and the Traffic Department on High Street in Roseau, (Monday-Friday) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Fees are US$12.00 or EC$30.00 for one (1) month, and US$23.00 or EC$60.00 for three (3) months.

One must be between the ages of 25-65, have a least two (2) years driving experience and present a valid drivers’ licence when applying for a permit.

Car Rentals: There are a handful of small, usually family-owned car-rental companies, the condition and price of whose vehicles vary widely.

 

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