General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Roseau |
| Country | Dominica |
| Currency | East Caribbean dollar |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.9% |
| Gdp | $1.141 billion |
| Size | 751 km2 |
| Population | 72,223 |
| Population density | 96.1/km2 |
| Kids per female | 2.1 |
| City population | 71.6% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 24∘C |
| Summer | 28∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | English (official), French Creole |
| Population able to read | 94.6% |
| Population with a college degree | 10.5% |
| Population able to speak english | 60% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 34.4 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.4/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | LIAT |
| Main airport | Douglas–Charles Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | no |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $10 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $6 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $450/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $15/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | NA% |
| Vat | 15% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $15000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 3.2/MBits |
| Tld | .dm |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 60% |
| Phone mobile data | $15 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, B, G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | JQ Charles |
| Pharmacy | Best Pharmacy |
| Drugstore | n/a |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 6/10 |
| Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 8/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Cricket |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Callaloo Soup | A hearty soup made with callaloo leaves, okra, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. | $5-$7 |
| Crab and Callaloo | A popular dish made with fresh crab, callaloo leaves, and coconut milk. | $10-$12 |
| Mountain Chicken | A unique dish made with the meat of the mountain chicken frog. | $15-$20 |
| Saltfish and Bake | A traditional breakfast dish made with salted codfish and fried dough. | $5-$7 |
| Johnny Cakes | A type of fried bread made with cornmeal and flour. | $2-$3 |
| Green Fig and Saltfish | A stew made with green figs, salted codfish, and onions. | $8-$10 |
| Coconut Water | A refreshing drink made from the water of a young coconut. | $2-$3 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Kubuli | A fermented drink made from cassava | $3-$5 |
| Rum Punch | A cocktail made with rum, fruit juices, and spices | $5-$7 |
| Sorrel | A drink made from the dried flowers of the sorrel plant | $2-$4 |
| Ginger Beer | A non-alcoholic drink made from ginger, sugar, and water | $1-$2 |
| Coconut Water | The clear liquid inside a coconut | $1-$2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Carib Crafts | Hand-carved wooden sculptures, baskets, and other items made by the indigenous Carib people | $10-$100 |
| Coffee | Dominica produces some of the finest coffee in the Caribbean | $10-$20 per pound |
| Bay Rum | A traditional Caribbean aftershave made from bay leaves | $5-$10 |
| Spices | Dominica is known for its spices, including nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves | $5-$10 per ounce |
| Rum | Dominica produces several brands of rum, including Baron’s Rum and Kubuli | $10-$20 per bottle |
| Jewelry | Local artisans create beautiful jewelry using local materials such as shells, coral, and silver | $10-$100 |
| T-shirts | Show your Dominica pride with a locally-made T-shirt | $10-$20 |
| Postcards | Send a postcard home with a beautiful photo of Dominica | $1-$2 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Independence Day | February 27 | Commemorates Dominica’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1978 |
| Carnival | February-March | A colorful and lively festival with parades, music, and dancing |
| Good Friday | March-April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Monday | March-April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Honors the contributions of workers |
| Whit Monday | May-June | Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| National Day | November 3 | Commemorates the birth of Dominica’s first prime minister, Patrick John |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A day of rest and relaxation after Christmas |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The Sun |
| Online news | Dominica News Online |
| Tv | DBS TV |
| Radio | Kairi FM |