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Dominica (pronounced "Dom-in-eek-a")
is an island of volcanic origins located between the
French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Eastern
Caribbean, at approximately 15 degrees North and 61
degrees West. It is the largest and most mountainous
of the the Windward Islands, with an area of 289.5 sq.
miles. It is 29 miles long and 16 miles at its widest.
The formal name Commonwealth of Dominica is often
used to distinguish it from the Dominican Republic.
It has several
peaks of over 3,000', the tallest of which are Morne
Diablotin (4,747') and Morne Trois Pitons
(4,600'). Morne Trois Pitons National Park is
a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Dominica is
perhaps most famous for its tropical rainforest, and
the many rivers and waterfalls which result from the
high rainfall in the interior. In addition, its volcanic
origins manifest themselves most noticeably in the Boiling
Lake (one of the largest of its kind in the world)
and many other smaller fumaroles around the island (including
at least one underwater). Moreover, it is widely acknowledged
to be both one of the best scuba dive destinations
and a prime whale watching location in the region
(if not world).
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