Situated in Caribbean, Dominica 🇩🇲 (officially Commonwealth of Dominica) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 66,205 and a total area of 751 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Dominica through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Roseau, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Dominica located?
Dominica lies in Caribbean, in the Americas region of the world. Measuring roughly 751 square kilometres, it ranks 193rd in the world by total area.
Dominica has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Roseau serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Dominica has to offer.
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Who lives in Dominica?
Dominica is home to approximately 66,205 residents — the 206th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Dominicans.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Dominica rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Dominica is +1767. Websites from the country typically use the .dm internet domain.
If Dominica came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Roseau) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Dominica
- Dominica's flag emoji is 🇩🇲 — its two-letter country code is DM and its three-letter code is DMA.
- Dominica covers 751 km², ranking 193rd in the world by area.
- With about 66,205 people, Dominica holds the 206th spot in the world population ranking.
- Dominica is a member state of the United Nations.
- Dominica is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Dominica — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Dominica?
- The capital of Dominica is Roseau.
- What is the population of Dominica?
- Dominica has a population of approximately 66,205 people, ranking 206th in the world.
- Where is Dominica located?
- Dominica is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Dominica?
- The main language spoken in Dominica is English.
- What currency is used in Dominica?
- Dominica uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).
