Key Facts

GDP (ppp) per CAPITA

$9,900 (2008 est.)

Inflation Rate

2.7% (2007 est.)

Population

72,660 (July 2009 est.)

Ease of Doing Business

74/181

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Dominica : Introduction

Dominica was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs. France ceded possession to Great Britain in 1763, which made the island a colony in 1805. In 1980, two years after independence, Dominica's fortunes improved when a corrupt and tyrannical administration was replaced by that of Mary Eugenia CHARLES, the first female prime minister in the Caribbean, who remained in office for 15 years. Some 3,000 Carib Indians still living on Dominica are the only pre-Columbian population remaining in the eastern Caribbean.

Dominica: Official Government Website

This is the official website for the government of Dominica.  Within this site there is information regarding government services, recent speeches and addresses, as well as links to other government resources.

Dominica: The Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA)

DEXIA is a governmental organization responsible for promoting, developing, and exporting agricultural and manufactured goods for Dominica. Various market support services including market research, trade promotion events, and preparation of business plans are offered. A directory of local manufacturers and a quarterly "Dominica Market News" newsletter is also available.

Sources:
CIA World Factbook (September 2009)
U.S. Dept. of State Country Background Notes (July 2008)