The flag of Dominica has a green field with a large centered tricolor cross. The vertical and horizontal parts of the cross each comprise three bands of yellow, black and white. A red circle, bearing a hoist-side facing purple Sisserou parrot standing on a twig and encircled by ten five-pointed yellow-edged green stars, is superimposed at the center of the cross.

Dominica

Commonwealth of Dominica

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Population

71.99K

Capital

Roseau

Country Overview

Geography

Basic Information

Common Name
Dominica
Official Name
Commonwealth of Dominica
Region
Caribbean
Population
71.99K

Codes & Identifiers

Alpha-2 Code
DM
Alpha-3 Code
DMA
Olympic Code
212
Area
751 km²

Time Zones

  • UTC-04:00

Languages

English

Continents

North America

Currencies

  • $ - Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)

International Associations

Commonwealth of Nations (Commonwealth) Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

Geographic Location

Coordinates: -61.39°, 15.30°

Dominica is located in , specifically in the Caribbean region. It has no land borders with other countries.

About Dominica

The capital city, Roseau, serves as the country's political and often cultural center. The language spoken include English.

Geographic Facts

  • Our planet has seven continents and five oceans.
  • Earth's circumference at the equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  • About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.