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Membership Information
National Disaster Coordinator
Office of Disaster Management
Post Office Building,
Bayfront,
Roseau,
Dominica
Tel: (767) 448-2401 Ext 3296
Fax: (767) 448-2883
E-mail:
odmdominica@gmail.com
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Synopsis of Dominica
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| Location: |
15 25 N, 61 20 W |
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Area: |
754 km2 (land=754 km2;
water=0 km2) |
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Coastline: |
148 km |
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Climate: |
Tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds;
heavy rainfall |
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Terrain: |
Rugged mountains of volcanic origin |
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Lowest Point: |
Caribbean Sea 0 m |
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Highest Point: |
Morne Diablatins 1,447 m |
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Natural Resources: |
Timber, hydropower, arable land |
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Natural hazards: |
Flash floods are a constant threat;
destructive hurricanes can be expected during the late summer
months, 10 active volcanoes |
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Environmental issues: |
unavailable |
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Population: |
69,278 (July 2004 est.) |
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Ethnic groups: |
Black, mixed black and European, European,
Syrian, Carib Amerindian |
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Languages: |
English (official), French patois |
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