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DominicaINTRODUCTION Dominica (Pronounced like Dominique-ah) is an amazing country that consists of 80-90% of undeveloped land. If a quiet hike through the rain forest is your type of vacation, then this is the place for you. However, this is a fairly poor country, and amenities are lacking for the middle class tourist. There are amazing hiking trails and natural preserves for all activity levels. Try the day trip into "Emerald Pool?," and bring your swim trunks! HISTORY KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Climate: Wow, beautiful hot days cool nights, paradise Capital: Roseau Currency: East Caribbean Dollar - Currently 1 XCD = 0.3724 USD Languages: English and French Power: 230 V, 50 Hz Time Zone: UTC-4 ATTRACTIONS Dive Fest 2006 Take the plunge... learn about Scuba Diving and join in all the fun activities for divers & non-divers alike. Whale Watching Dominica is known at the Whale Watching Capital of the Caribbean Over the past few years, Dominica has earned the reputation as one of the top five dive destinations in the world. In addition to unique dive sites like "Champagne" which features a bubbling, underwater hot spring, Dominica's reefs are full of gorgeous multi-coloured hard and soft coral, an abundance of reef fish and fascinating marine critters such as seahorses and frogfish. The underwater terrain is unique and diverse, providing dive sites suitable for all skill levels, from beginner to the very experienced The Sea Turtles of Dominica Each evening, RoSTI beach patrollers – who play an integral role in the protection of these animals and has been granted special access to the beach – escorts visitors who walk under the stars and see in the distance a giant leatherback sea turtle getting closer and closer, and if your lucky witness among dozens of tiny hatchlings scurrying for the safety of the Atlantic Ocean. Dominica Cruise Ship Information Dominica is an increasingly popular cruise ship destination. This page looks at how visitors can make the most of Dominica in their short time here! If you're in for an adventure, check out: http://www.wackyrollers.com(approve sites)(approve sites)/ RESTAURANTS LODGING 
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