The Commonwealth
of Dominica comprises one island and is located near the centre
of the Eastern Caribbean chain of islands at 15o 18' North and
61o 22' West. The land area is 750 km2 (290 miles2) - see map
below. Roseau is the capital. The population is71,000 (2001 estimates)
and the people are descended from Africans with a small number
of Amerindians and Europeans. The official language is English,
and Creole is spoken locally. The Eastern Caribbean dollar is
the local currency.
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Ms.
Gloria Shillingford
Secretary-General
UNESCO National Commission for the Commonwealth of Dominica
Ministry of Education
Government Headquarter
Roseau, Dominica
T: +1 767 449 9059
F: + 1 767 448 0644 unesco@cwdom.dm
