​DOMINICA

Dominica, island country of the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It lies between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Marie-Galante to the north and Martinique to the south. The country has been a member of the Commonwealth since independence in 1978.

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​DOMINICA...

​Dominica’s great natural beauty, especially its spectacular mountainous topography, has impressed generations of nature lovers.

​The island is of volcanic formation. Dominica has a number of active volcanoes, although eruptions are rare. Other signs of geothermal activity include fumaroles (volcanic vents) and hot springs. In the south, Boiling Lake lies 2,300 feet (700 metres) above sea level; its waters are often forced 3 feet (1 metre) above normal by the pressure of escaping gases

​On November 3, 1978, Dominica achieved full independence, with Patrick Roland John as its first Prime Minister.