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Guyana and Dominica have conferred their top awards on the Prime Minister for his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and his exceptional contributions to the global community.
Location |
Dominica is located in the Eastern Caribbean Sea, part of the Windward Islands in the Lesser Antilles. |
Size |
Covers an area of approximately 750 square kilometers, making it one of the smaller Caribbean islands. |
Topography |
Dominated by rugged mountains, valleys, and volcanic peaks, including Morne Diablotins (1,447 meters), the highest point. |
Volcanic Activity |
Home to nine active volcanoes, making it one of the most volcanically active islands in the world. |
Climate |
Tropical climate with abundant rainfall, especially in the interior; prone to hurricanes during the Atlantic hurricane season. |
Rivers and Waterfalls |
Known as the "Nature Island" due to its many rivers (365, one for each day of the year) and waterfalls, such as Trafalgar Falls. |
Lakes |
Features notable lakes like Boiling Lake, the second-largest hot spring in the world. |
Forests |
Dense tropical rainforests cover much of the island, including the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. |
Coastline |
Rugged and rocky with black sand beaches; surrounded by coral reefs and marine life. |
Biodiversity |
Rich in flora and fauna, including endemic species like the Sisserou parrot, Dominica's national bird. |
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q.Which of the following statements about Dominica is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the codes below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2, and 4 only (d) 2 and 3 only Answer: a Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Dominica is located in the Caribbean Sea, specifically between the islands of Martinique to the south and Guadeloupe to the north. This places it in the Lesser Antilles region of the Caribbean. Statement 2 is correct: Dominica is indeed part of the Lesser Antilles, a group of islands in the eastern Caribbean, and it lies between the islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe. Statement 3 is incorrect: Dominica is not located near the Gulf of Mexico. It is in the eastern Caribbean and lies to the south of the Greater Antilles. The Gulf of Mexico is to the north and west of the Caribbean islands, far from Dominica's location. Statement 4 is incorrect: Dominica is not the largest island in the Caribbean Sea. It is relatively small, with an area of about 750 square kilometers, whereas other Caribbean islands like Cuba are much larger. |
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