Want to learn about Dominica? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts — all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Dominica
| Capital | Roseau |
|---|---|
| Continent | Americas |
| Population | 72,000 |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar |
| National symbol | Sisserou Parrot |
| Famous food | Callaloo |
In Dominica, people often speak English. A friendly way to say hello is "Hello". 👋
Fun facts about Dominica for kids
- Dominica is known as the 'Nature Island of the Caribbean'!
- It has 365 rivers — one for every day of the year!
- Boiling Lake is the world's second-largest hot spring!
- Bèlè is a traditional and rhythmic dance with drums.
- The Kalinago Territory is the only reserve for peak descendants of pre-Colombian people.
Famous places in Dominica
- Morne Trois Pitons National Park
- Boiling Lake
- Champagne Reef
Nature and symbols of Dominica
- Sisserou Parrot
- National sport: Cricket
Going to Dominica with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Hello".
- Find Roseau, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag 🇩🇲 so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Callaloo at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Morne Trois Pitons National Park.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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