History: Commonwealth of Dominica lies in the Lesser Antilles in Eastern Caribbean. Once a British protectorate, it assumed the status of a British Associate State in 1967 and became fully independent on Nov. 3, 1978.

People: The island is volcanic in origin and largely mountainous with numerous thermal springs. The population includes Negroes, Mulattoes, Carib Indians and Europeans.

Exports: Exports include bananas, cocoa, copra and fruits. Tourism is an important industry. The French franc, the pound sterling and East Caribbean dollar are legal tender.

Mission in India:
Honorary Consulate of Commonwealth of Dominica,
283, Gulmohar Enclave,
New Delhi - 110 049, India
Tel: +91 - 11 - 26862595
Fax: +91 - 11 - 26862595.
E-mail: shukla_dominica@hotmail.com