Geography of Dominica

Dominica is an island in the Caribbean Sea, located about halfway between Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago. Its coordinates are 15 25 N, 61 20 W. The island is roughly four times the size of Washington, DC (in area, not population). There are no significant lakes on the island.

The island's climate is tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds[?] and heavy rainfall. The interior features rugged mountains of volcanic origin. The lowest point in the country is at sea level along the coast, and the highest is Morne Diablatins[?] (1,447 m). Natural resources include farming, hydropower and timber.

Map references: Central America and the Caribbean

Area:
total: 754 km²
land: 754 km²

Coastline: 148 km

Maritime claims:
contiguous zone: 24 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
territorial sea: 12 nm

Land use:
arable land: 9%
permanent crops: 13%
permanent pastures: 3%
forests and woodland: 67%
other: 8% (1993 est.)

Irrigated land: NA km²

Natural hazards: flash floods are a constant threat; destructive hurricanes can be expected during the late summer months

Environment - current issues: NA

Environment - international agreements:
party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Whaling

See also : Dominica