Rahim Tabet | Februari 14, 2016 |
Dominica
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North America
Dominica (French: Dominique), is an island in the Caribbean Sea (North America) which belongs to the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles. Dominica since 1978 independence from the United Kingdom. The capital of Dominica is Roseau. A number of major cities in Dominica are: Portsmouth Calibishie and Marigot.
Travel offer
Dominica is not only known for its parades and dance festivals, but also the beautiful nature. You will find on the island several National Parks such as, inter alia, the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, The Northern Forest Reserve, the Cabrits National Park and the Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve. In these parks you'll find rainforests, waterfalls and many different plant, tree and flower species. The coast of Dominica is also ideal for diving. You will find dolphins, colorful fish and rare coral species. The island is also known for its exports of bananas and coconut.
Official Name: Commonwealth of Dominica
Continent: North America
Surface: 751 km²
Capital: Roseau
Population: 71 293 inhabitants (2011)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 1,447 m (Morne Diablotins)
Distance (Amsterdam - Roseau): 7069 km
Flight Duration: approximately 9 hours and 15 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February, March and April are the best months to travel to Dominica. This avoids the lengthy rainy season.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Dominica. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Dominica has a tropical climate. Temperatures in Dominica on average between 25 and 30 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Dominica, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Dominica, please visit Climate Info.
Language
English is the official language of Dominica.
Want free translate to or from English? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Dominica.
A visa is not required if you are staying in Dominica less than 3 months.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago (also Dominica):
trinidadandtobago.nlembassy.org.
Dutch Consulate in Dominica: trinidadandtobago.nlembassy.org.
Embassy of Dominica in the United Kingdom (also Netherlands):
rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
For to pick up a visit to Dominica, it is advisable to one or multiple vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Money
Dominica is paid with the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Dominica available at our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Dominica 6 hours earlier.
During our winter season is in Dominica 5 hours earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Dominica, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
On Dominica you must drive on the left side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or in Dominica.
Electricity
On Dominica you will need an adapter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets on Dominica can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 999
- Fire: 999
- Ambulance: 999
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Dominica available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Dominica visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Dominica end in .dm.
Official websites of Dominica: dominica.gov.dm and dominica.dm.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Dominica is 001 767 or +1767.
Would you call please use 01131 from Dominica to Netherlands.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Dominica.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Dominica.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Dominica.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Dominica.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Dominica? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Dominica, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Dominica?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Dominica earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Dominica can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Dominica can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Dominica.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.8.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment or involuntary.
Did you know that…
... Banana and coconut are the main export products of Dominica?
... Rare turtles annually lay their eggs on the beaches of Dominica?
... Most residents of Dominica descended from African slaves?
Dominica is not only known for its parades and dance festivals, but also the beautiful nature. You will find on the island several National Parks such as, inter alia, the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, The Northern Forest Reserve, the Cabrits National Park and the Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve. In these parks you'll find rainforests, waterfalls and many different plant, tree and flower species. The coast of Dominica is also ideal for diving. You will find dolphins, colorful fish and rare coral species. The island is also known for its exports of bananas and coconut.
Official Name: Commonwealth of Dominica
Continent: North America
Surface: 751 km²
Capital: Roseau
Population: 71 293 inhabitants (2011)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 1,447 m (Morne Diablotins)
Distance (Amsterdam - Roseau): 7069 km
Flight Duration: approximately 9 hours and 15 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February, March and April are the best months to travel to Dominica. This avoids the lengthy rainy season.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Dominica. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Dominica has a tropical climate. Temperatures in Dominica on average between 25 and 30 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Dominica, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Dominica, please visit Climate Info.
Language
English is the official language of Dominica.
Want free translate to or from English? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Dominica.
A visa is not required if you are staying in Dominica less than 3 months.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago (also Dominica):
trinidadandtobago.nlembassy.org.
Dutch Consulate in Dominica: trinidadandtobago.nlembassy.org.
Embassy of Dominica in the United Kingdom (also Netherlands):
rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
For to pick up a visit to Dominica, it is advisable to one or multiple vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Money
Dominica is paid with the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Dominica available at our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Dominica 6 hours earlier.
During our winter season is in Dominica 5 hours earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Dominica, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
On Dominica you must drive on the left side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or in Dominica.
Electricity
On Dominica you will need an adapter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets on Dominica can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 999
- Fire: 999
- Ambulance: 999
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Dominica available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Dominica visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Dominica end in .dm.
Official websites of Dominica: dominica.gov.dm and dominica.dm.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Dominica is 001 767 or +1767.
Would you call please use 01131 from Dominica to Netherlands.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Dominica.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Dominica.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Dominica.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Dominica.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Dominica? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Dominica, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Dominica?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Dominica earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Dominica can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Dominica can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Dominica.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.8.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment or involuntary.
Did you know that…
... Banana and coconut are the main export products of Dominica?
... Rare turtles annually lay their eggs on the beaches of Dominica?
... Most residents of Dominica descended from African slaves?
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