Dominica
Dominica, officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Caribbean. It is part of the Windward Islands chain in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The capital, Roseau, is located on the western side of the island. Dominica's closest neighbours are two constituent territories of the European Union, the overseas departments of France, Guadeloupe to the northwest and Martinique to the south-southeast. Dominica comprises a land area of 750 km2 (290 sq mi), and the highest point is Morne Diablotins, at 1,447 m (4,747 ft) in elevation. The population was 71,293 at the 2011 census.
Some of the key events about Dominica
- 1763The island was ceded to Great Britain by France, marking the beginning of British colonial rule
- 1834Slavery was abolished in Dominica, leading to significant social changes
- 1834Slavery was abolished in Dominica, but former slaves remained economically disadvantaged
- 1898A severe hurricane devastated the island, destroying crops and infrastructure
- 1930The Great Depression severely impacted Dominica's economy, particularly its banana industry
- 1967Dominica became an associated state of the United Kingdom with full internal autonomy
- 1978Dominica gained full independence from the United Kingdom
- 1979The country's first female prime minister was elected
- 1979Hurricane David, a Category 5 storm, caused widespread destruction and killed 56 people
- 1980Corruption allegations led to political instability and a failed coup attempt
- 1983Dominica joined the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)
- 1995The Morne Trois Pitons National Park was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 1995Hurricane Luis caused significant damage to the island's infrastructure and agriculture
- 1999Hurricane Lenny resulted in severe coastal damage and landslides
- 2004Dominica became a member of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas (ALBA)
- 2007Hurricane Dean destroyed much of the island's banana crop, a key economic resource
- 2015The country established the world's first marine protected area for sperm whales
- 2015Tropical Storm Erika caused devastating floods and landslides, killing 30 people
- 2017Dominica committed to becoming the world's first climate-resilient nation following Hurricane Maria
- 2017Hurricane Maria, a Category 5 storm, caused catastrophic damage to 90% of the island's structures
Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.
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