Up with Geography: Dominica

Country Name:
Dominica

Capital:
Roseau

Continent:
None - it's an island; closest continent is South America.

Map:

Neighbors:
The closest neighbors are the islands of Guadeloupe to the north & Martinique to the south, which are territories of France. The closest independent nations are Antigua & Barbuda (north of Guadeloupe) and St. Lucia (south of Martinique).

Water Borders:
Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Total Area:
290 square miles

Five Largest Cities:
Roseau, Portsmouth, Marigot, Berekua, Mahaut

Famous Geographical Point:
Boiling Lake

Famous Person:
Kellyn George, biologist & sickle cell anemia activist

Book Set In/About:
The Dominica Story by Lennox Honeychurch

A comprehensive (non-fiction) history of Dominica, up through 1994.

Movie Set In/About:
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" (2006), directed by Gore Verbinski

In the first sequel of the Pirates franchise, Captain Jack Sparrow battles with the fabled Davy Jones. This was only partially filmed in Dominica. Unfortunately, there were slim pickings for Dominica movies. One that looked interesting was the following documentary short, but I didn't want to choose both a history book & a history movie: "Dominica: Charting a Future for Paradise" (2011), directed by Wyatt Bardouille.

Headline of the Day:
"Dominica Cruise Ship Sector Benefitting from Irma" in the Jamaica Observer.