Quick Data on Dominica
| Short Name | Dominica |
| Capital | Roseau |
| Long Name | Commonwealth of Dominica |
| Country Code | DO |
| Continent | Central America and the Caribbean |
| Total Area | 751 sq km |
| Population | 74,243 |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Dominican(s) |
Geography of Dominica
As a country in Central America, with coordinates at 15 25 N, 61 20 W, Dominica neighbors n/a. The terrain in Dominica is described as rugged mountains of volcanic origin, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Dominica: tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds; heavy rainfall.
| Surface Total | 751 sq km |
| Land Surface | 751 sq km |
| Water Surface | n/a sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 0 km |
| Neighbor Countries | n/a |
| Coastline | 148 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
| Highest Elevation Point | Morne Diablotins 1,447 m |
Resources of Dominica
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being timber, hydropower, arable land. The agricultural land occupies 34.70% of Dominica, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 59.20%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 34.70% | 261 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | n/a sq km | n/a | |
| Forest Land | 59.20% | 445 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 6.10% | 46 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Dominica
The population of the country is estimated at 74,243 people, with the biggest urban area having 15,000 ROSEAU (capital) (2018). Known as Dominican(s), the people from Dominica come from diversified ethnic groups such as African descent 86.6%, mixed 9.1%, indigenous 2.9%, other 1.3%, unspecified 0.2% (2001 est.). The official language is English. Religions: Roman Catholic 61.4%, Protestant 28.6% (includes Evangelical 6.7%, Seventh Day Adventist 6.1%, Pentecostal 5.6%, Baptist 4.1%, Methodist 3.7%, Church of God 1.2%, other 1.2%), Rastafarian 1.3%, Jehovah’s Witness 1.2%, other 0.3%, none 6.1%, unspecified 1.1% (2001 est.).
| Population | 74,243 |
| Nationality | Dominican(s) |
| Official Language | English |
| Other Languages | English (official), French patois |
| Birth Rate | 14.5 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 8 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 71.10% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 1.12 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 3.8 beds/1,000 population (2010) |
Governing Type of Dominica
Dominica is a parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of common law based on the English model.
| Governing Type | parliamentary republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | yes |
| Citizenship by Descent | yes |
| Dual Citizenship | yes |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Dominica
From a population total of 74,243, the labor force is 25,000 (2000 est.). The main products in agriculture are: bananas, citrus, mangos, root crops, coconuts, cocoa. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: soap, coconut oil, tourism, copra, furniture, cement blocks, shoes. Its exports cover bananas, soap, bay oil, vegetables, grapefruit, oranges. The main import products are: manufactured goods, machinery and equipment, food, chemicals.
| Exports | $28 million (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $206.6 million (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Saudi Arabia 42.6%, Trinidad and Tobago 9.3%, Jamaica 8.1%, St. Kitts and Nevis 7.1%, Guyana 6.7% (2017) |
| Import Partners | US 61.3%, Trinidad and Tobago 9.8% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $11,000 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 111.4 million kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 49,439 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 67.00% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Dominica, statistics sectio
