All Photo courtesy of the Dominica National Development
Corporation (Images are copy write protected.)
Dominica is
known as the Nature Island and the most mountainous island in the
Caribbean. See Morne Diablotin, the highest mountain in the Eastern
Caribbean, some 4,747 feet high. On this island of approximately 290
square miles, you can find unspoiled, tropical rain forests, 365
rivers, therapeutic mud pools, volcanic mountains, beautiful
waterfalls, sulfur springs (including the Boiling Lake) . For a
different perspective of on the lush greenery of the Island from the
top, a ride on Dominica's new Rainforest Aerial Tram provides a
breathtaking scenic view. This 4,600 foot tram takes visitors on a
spectacular 70-minute journey over the treetops of the Island's
magnificent rainforest. The island boasts of being the home to many
forms of animal life. There are over 160 species of birds and the
island is known as the whale watching capital of the Caribbean. The
seas surrounding Dominica are also ideal for scuba diving and
snorkeling in these pristine waters.
At a population of about
21,000, Dominica is quaint. The capital city Roseau is a quiet
city/town with shops, markets and cafes. The official language of
the island is English but it is not unusual for many islanders to
speak the traditional French based Creole Patois.
Dominica is
a nature lover's paradise which has remain unspoiled over the
decades.
ADVERTISERS
END ADVERTISERS