Key facts
Dominica is a country located in Caribbean. The country has no land neighbors.
English is an official language in Dominica. It means that if you speak it, you would be able to communicate with almost everyone. If not, it is highly recommended that you acquire some basic English before traveling to Dominica.
The national currency in Dominica is East Caribbean dollar (XCD). The dollar (EC$) is subdivided into 100 cent.
Dominican
Banknotes
EC$5EC$10EC$20EC$50EC$100
Dominican
Coins
1251025EC$1EC$2
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Dominica is 129.36 Mbps and mobile is Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density When compared to the world average, Dominica has less ATMs.27.71 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Dominica, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Dominica. Type D is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Dominica?
There are no Mariott hotels in Dominica.
There are no Hilton hotels in Dominica.
There are no IHG hotels in Dominica.
There are no Best Western hotels in Dominica.
There are no Radisson hotels in Dominica.
There are no Accor hotels in Dominica.
What fast food chains are present in Dominica?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Dominica.
The KFC chain operates in Dominica.
The Burger King chain operates in Dominica.
The Subway chain operates in Dominica.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Dominica.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Dominica.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Roseau?
Weather data for Roseau (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Dominica.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Dominica
Sources
- Dominica Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Dominica (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban No known rules against smoking, or no information is available.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)