Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica
People: Dominican
Dominica is located in Caribbean and has a population of around 67,408. Its capital city is Roseau, and the most widely spoken official language is English. As an island nation, Dominica has no land borders.
By the numbers, Dominica is the 187th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 175th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 90 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Dominica — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Commonwealth of Dominica |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Roseau |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Caribbean |
| Population | 67,408 |
| Area | 751 km² |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) $ |
| Official Language | English |
| Dialling Code | +1767 |
| Internet TLD | .dm |
| Timezone | UTC-04:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | DM / DMA |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dominica
What is the capital and currency of Dominica?
The capital of Dominica is Roseau and the currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Dominica?
The capital of Dominica is Roseau.
What currency does Dominica use?
Dominica uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Dominica?
The official language of Dominica is English.
What is the dialling code for Dominica?
The international dialling code for Dominica is +1767.
What side of the road does Dominica drive on?
Dominica drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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