LOCATION:

An island in the Carribean, Dominica is located south of Guadeloupe and north of Martinique.

TERRAIN:

Very rugged and steep terrain as it is a mountainous volcanic island. It boasts a rich biodiversity and rainforests.

GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES:

15.4150° N, 61.3710° W

MAP REFERENCES:

North America

TOTAL AREA:

750 km²

BORDER COUNTRIES:

Closest neighbours: Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south

COASTLINE:

148 km

MARITIME CLAIMS:

-

ELEVATION EXTREMES

LOWEST POINT:

Sea level

HIGHEST POINT:

Morne Diablotins - 1,447 m

CLIMATE:

Tropical rainforest climate, warm temperatures. Dominica is vulnerable to hurricanes as it is located in the hurricane belt.