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Dominica World Map: CIA Factbook |
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World Map of Dominica
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| Location |
Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about one-half of the way from Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Tobago |
| Grography |
known as "The Nature Island of the Caribbean" due to its spectacular, lush, and varied flora and fauna, which are protected by an extensive natural park system; the most mountainous of the Lesser Antilles, its volcanic peaks are cones of lava craters and include Boiling Lake, the second-largest, thermally active lake in the world |
| Coordinates |
15 25 N, 61 20 W |
| Area |
total: 754 sq km land: 754 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Terrain |
rugged mountains of volcanic origin |
| Natural Hazards |
flash floods are a constant threat; destructive hurricanes can be expected during the late summer months |
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