Americas/Caribbean
Dominica
Roseau
67.4K
751 km²
Eastern Caribbean dollar
Coastal
English
Historical Events
500 - Arawak Settlement
The Arawak people arrived from South America, settling in Dominica.
15th century - Kalinago Displacement
The Kalinago displaced the Arawak tribes on the island.
1493 - Christopher Columbus Discovery
Christopher Columbus passed by the island on November 3 during his voyage.
1690 - French Colonization
The French began colonizing Dominica, establishing coffee plantations.
1763 - British Control
Great Britain took possession of Dominica after the Seven Years' War.
1978 - Independence
Dominica gained independence as a republic from British rule.