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Dominica: Nature Island
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Dominica was originally named 'Wai'tukubuli' or 'Tall is Her Body’ by the original inhabitants, the Arawak and Carib Indians. However, the name that stuck was given by Christopher Columbus, who named the island for the day of the week he spotted it - Sunday, 3 November 1493.
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The best-known endemic plant on Dominica is the island’s National Flower Sabina carinalis or “Ewa Kwaib”. This small tree has a limited natural range along parts of Dominica’s west coast. At least
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Dominica is ... well known for its music, so be sure to buy some local music while you are on the island. Genres range from jazz, reggae-dancehall, calypso & soca, to Cadence-lypso and Bouyon and which are popular Dominican genres. Visit during the last weekend in October and be treated to the World Creole Music Festival [4] or if you can't make it, ask for the best local artistes, and be aware of pirated copies!
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Dominica entered the world book of records as a first country in the world which installed completely digital communication system. Communication services are of the highest quality and it is possibly to get access to phone, fax, and internet from almost any part of the island.
There are NO non-stop flights from the U.S. to Dominica. Travelers connect through Barbados, Guadeloupe, Martinique or St Lucia. Ferry service connects Dominica with neighboring island of St Lucia, Guadeloupe and Martinique.
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One of the most interesting things about the eventual European takeover of Dominica is that, unlike on many other islands, the native Caribs still live on the island today, even though the British wipe out large numbers of the tribe. In 2003, Dominica celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the establishment of the Carib Reserve.
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