The Commonwealth of Dominica has been a republic since its independence from Great Britain on November 3, 1978.
However, it's still not to be confused with Another Country called the Dominican Republic.
It didn't. You're confusing two entirely different countries:The Dominican Republic, a spanish speaking country.The Commonwealth of Dominica, an English speaking country.
There is no such country as the republic of Dominica.If you mean the Dominican Republic, click here.If you mean the Commonwealth of Dominica, click here.
The postal codes of the Commonwealth of Dominica are:0010900109-8000The formal name Commonwealth of Dominica is often used to distinguish it from the Dominican Republic, while the Zip code 00109-8000 ensures mail isn't mis-sent there.This and other information can be found on one of Dominica tourist information portal links listed below of the "Sources and Related Links section".
Dominica will be competing in the 2010 Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi.
Here are some countries that begin with the letter D:Denmark [Kingdom of Denmark] (in Europe)Djibouti [Republic of Djibouti] (in Africa)Dominica [Commonwealth of Dominica] (in the Caribbean Sea)Dominican Republic (in the Caribbean Sea)Democratic Republic of CongoDemocratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea)· Denmark · Djibouti (Republic of Djibouti)· Dominica· Dominican Republic
The capital city of the Commonwealth of Dominica is Roseau.(This island nation should not be confused with the Dominican Republic, which is located with Haiti on the island of Hispaniola.)
Dominica is in the Commonwealth of Nations, but is not a Commonwealth Dominion (now referred to as "Realm"). Meaning, essentially, that, while they do acknowledge the British monarch as head of the Commonwealth, the British monarch retains no title pertaining to Dominica (whereas Commonwealth Dominions accept the British monarch as head of state). Dominica joined the Commonwealth of Nations in 1978. While no specific reason is given, it was likely for the incentives offered by the trade agreement which exists between members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Additionally, most countries with ties to British colonialism have opted to remain in the Commonwealth of Nations (with some exceptions, such as the United States, the Republic of Ireland, and Zimbabwe, which was a member of the Commonwealth, but voluntarily withdrew after being suspended).
Dominica is good at the Athletics events but sadly they are yet to win a Commonwealth Games medal.
Yes, the commonwealth of Dominica has a president as well a prime minister.
The capital is Roseau.
Isle of Beauty, Isle of Splendour, the national anthem of the Commonwealth of Dominica
The flag of the Commonwealth of Dominica