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General information

Dominique
Dominica was discovered by Christopher Columbus on a Sunday of 1493, hence the name. It was already inhabited by the Arawak and Carib indians. The latter had given the island the name "Wai'tukubuli" which meant "great is its body". Is this in reference to the legend of "Master Boa", a reptile of over 100 yards which rose from the depths of the sea to live on the "Morne Diablotin" and which mustn't be woken? Who knows.

The first French settlers appeared on the island in the 18th century. After regular struggles and dog fights, the island became a British colony in 1805, and an associated state in 1967. Eventually Dominica gained independence in 1978.

Dominica remains close to the French Antilles in speaking the same creole and strives to obtain contacts with Europe thought its neighbour, France.

Its programme for economic citizenship facilitating offshore banking and insurances as well as internet gaming was critisized by the G7 in 2000.

  • Dominican coloursNo visas required for citizens of the Commonwealth, the European Union, Canada, and USA. (Citizens from Eastern Europe should check.
  • Ids only for US, Canadian, and French citizens (staying no longer than 15 days). Passports for all other citizens.
  • Clearance and customs are compulsary and charged. Entrance and exit clearance may be done simultaneously if staying less than 72 hours. Otherwise, exit clearance may be done on the day before leaving.
  • A cruising permit is required if you intend to visit various moorings or stay over 72 hours in territorial waters.
  • Only the skipper should go ashore with the previous clearance and two copies of the crew list for the clearance.
  • Pets require a valid vaccination certificate and an importation authorization delivered by the Veterinary Service of the Ministry of Agriculture.

Communication:
Melville Hall Airport: International flights
Canefield Airport: Inter-island flights
Shuttles to and from Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Lucia
Car rental: you require a temporary permit - left-hand drive as in the UK!

Tourism Office:
Valley Road, Roseau, Tel (767)448-2045 Fax : (767)448-5840 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Do not miss:

The Indian River (Prince Rupert Bay)
The village and beach in Prince Rupert Bay
The tropical forest, hot water springs and waterfalls of Trafalgar
Roseau's botanical garden
The Milton Falls
Whale and dolfin watching

Dominica's fruits are probably the tastiest in the world, especially grapefruit.

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