General Resources : Dominica

A listing of web sites that provide links to information about The Comonwealth of Dominica. For additional information about Dominica at the Library of Congress, consult its online catalog (http://catalog.loc.gov). The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning Dominica is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 130 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/).   Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form.   One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects for Dominica is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://www.lanic.utexas.edu/la/cb/dominica/).

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Travel Advice: Commonwealth of Dominica  (http://www.fco.gov.uk/travel/countryadvice.asp?DO)
The Travel Advice Unit of the Consular Division of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office provides daily-updated travel guidelines for the Commonwealth of Dominica. Topics discussed include safety and security, transportation, local laws and customs, health care, and natural disasters. Use the pull-down menu and choose "Commonwealth of Dominica."

Commonwealth of Dominica  (http://www.politicalresources.net/dominica.htm)
Features a list of Internet links to information about the Commonwealth of Dominica, compiled by Roberto Cicciomessere, and presented online as a part of Political Resources on the Net. Links to election information, the Dominican government, etc.

CountryWatch.Com: Dominica  (http://www.countrywatch.com/cw_country.asp?vcountry=50)
CountryWatch.com, based in Houston, Texas, offers a country profile of Dominica. CountryWatch includes a map of Dominica, as well as information on the population, languages, updated news, temperatures, ethnic divisions, largest cities, religions, the history of Dominica, the economy, agriculture, and energy resources of the country.

Dominica: Essential information on the Caribbean's prime eco-tourism island  (http://www.avirtualdominica.com/basics.htm)
Presents information about the West Indies Island nation of Dominica. Contains a satellite image of the island and a map of the Caribbean. Describes Dominica, the capital city of Roseau, and the second city of Portsmouth. Explains how to get to the island. Provides information about the weather. Contains a FAQ section, vital statistics, and image maps of Roseau and Dominica. Lists the accommodations in Dominica.

National Development Corporation of Dominica  (http://www.ndcdominica.dm/)
Site of the National Development Corporation of Dominica which offers links to cultural events, travel, tourism and business.

Travel Information Report: Dominica.  (http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/travelreport/report%5Fe.asp?country=Dominica)
Features a travel information report for Canadians traveling to Dominica, provided by the Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Discusses the general conditions in Dominica, tips for travelers, health conditions, and entry requirements.