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Roseau
Roseau (Dominican Creole French, Dominican Creole: ''Wozo'') is the capital and largest city of Dominica, with a population of 14,725 as of 2011. It is a small and compact urban settlement, in the Saint George Parish, Dominica, Saint George Parishes of Dominica, parish and surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, the Roseau River (Dominica), Roseau River and Morne Bruce. Built on the site of the ancient Island Caribs, Island Carib village of Sairi, it is the oldest and most important urban settlement on the island of Dominica. It is on the west (Windward and leeward, leeward) coast of Dominica and has a combination of modern and colonial French architecture. Roseau is Dominica's most important port for foreign trade. Some exports include bananas, West Indian Bay tree, bay oil, vegetables, grapefruit, oranges, and Cocoa bean, cocoa. The service sector is also a large part of the local economy. There are several private institutions registered in Dominica, like Ross University, Internat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roseau (Dominica)
Roseau ( Dominican Creole: ''Wozo'') is the capital and largest city of Dominica, with a population of 14,725 as of 2011. It is a small and compact urban settlement, in the Saint George parish and surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, the Roseau River and Morne Bruce. Built on the site of the ancient Island Carib village of Sairi, it is the oldest and most important urban settlement on the island of Dominica. It is on the west (leeward) coast of Dominica and has a combination of modern and colonial French architecture. Roseau is Dominica's most important port for foreign trade. Some exports include bananas, bay oil, vegetables, grapefruit, oranges, and cocoa. The service sector is also a large part of the local economy. There are several private institutions registered in Dominica, like Ross University, International University for Graduate Studies, All Saints University, New World University, and Western Orthodox University. There is a prominent diocese called Roman Catho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roseau Cathedral
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Fair Haven of Roseau, originally known in French as ,Sometimes called the ''"Catholic Cathedral of our Lady of Assumption"'' is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Roseau, the capital city of Dominica in the Caribbean. The church is the Episcopal see, see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Roseau, Diocese of Dominica, suffragan diocese of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Castries, Archdiocese of Castries, Saint Lucia. The cathedral is an example of European creolisation influence in Dominica. Built in the Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival style, the cathedral's consecration, in its present form, is dated to 1916. Though it may appear small from the outside, the interior is spacious and well lit. Etymology While Kalinago people originally called the region ''Sairi'', French woodcutters named the city Roseau, in the 18th century. ''Roseau'' () is the name of the river, the town, and the cathedral. The cathedral, or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominica
Dominica, officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Caribbean. It is part of the Windward Islands chain in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The capital, Roseau, is located on the western side of the island. Dominica's closest neighbours are two Special member state territories and the European Union, constituent territories of the European Union, both overseas departments of France: Guadeloupe to the northwest and Martinique to the south-southeast. Dominica comprises a land area of , and the highest point is Morne Diablotins, at in elevation. The population was 71,293 at the 2011 census. The island was settled by the Arawak arriving from South America in the fifth century. The Kalinago displaced the Arawak by the 15th century. Christopher Columbus is said to have passed the island on Sunday, 3 November 1493. It was later colonised by Europeans, predominantly by the French from the 1690s to 1763. The French trafficked slaves from W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morne Bruce
Morne Bruce is a hillside Enclave and exclave, enclave located in Roseau, Dominica. It offers a panoramic view of the city and the Caribbean Sea beyond. The site was once home to the military garrison that protected Roseau. Remains of the original barracks and officers' quarters can still be seen today. One of the old cannons (non-operational) is still located at the site, near a giant cross that was erected in the 1920s. Morne Bruce is accessible by road or via Dominica Botanical Gardens#Activities, Jack's Walk, a trail that begins in the Dominica Botanical Gardens. Etymology It was named after James Bruce, a captain of the Royal Engineers who designed many of Dominica's forts in the 1700s. History The hill was once home to a military garrison that protected Roseau from the 1770s to 1854 from the French language, French. Remains of the original barracks and officers’ Quarterstaff, quarters can still be seen today, along with one of the old cannons. A giant cross was erecte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Invasion Of Dominica (1778)
The Invasion of Dominica (7 September 1778) was a successful French invasion of the island of Dominica in the British West Indies, during the American Revolutionary War. The action took place before British authorities in the Caribbean were aware that France had entered the war as an ally of the United States of America. The French governor in the West Indies, François Claude Amour, marquis de Bouillé, was notified on 17 August that France was at war, and organized the invasion, infiltrating spies to rally sympathetic French-speaking Dominican support. Early on 7 September 1778, French forces landed on the southeastern coast of the island. They rapidly took over some of the island's defenses, and eventually gained control of the high ground overlooking the island's capital, Roseau. Lieutenant Governor William Stuart then surrendered the remaining forces. Dominica remained in French hands until the end of the war, when it was returned to British control. Background F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint George Parish, Dominica
Saint George is one of Dominica's 10 administrative Parishes of Dominica, parishes. It is bordered by Saint Paul Parish, Dominica, Saint Paul and part of the Boeri River (to the north), Saint David Parish, Dominica, Saint David and Saint Patrick Parish, Dominica, Saint Patrick (to the east), Saint Luke Parish, Dominica, Saint Luke (to the south). The parish has an area of 56.1 km² (21.67 mi²),Figures provided by the Lands and Surveys Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Cork Street, Roseau, Dominica. and has a population of 20,211.Commonwealth of Dominica, ''Population and Housing Census – 2001''. Roseau, Dominica: Central Statistical Office, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Kennedy Avenue, 2001. Roseau The capital city of Dominica, Roseau, Dominica, Roseau, is in this parish, as well as its suburbs: *Bath Estate *Elmshall *Kings Hill, Dominica, Kings Hill *Copthall *Newtown, Dominica, Newtown (once Charlotteville) *Castle Comfort *Goodwill, Dominica, Goodwill * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roseau River (Dominica)
The Roseau River is one of the major rivers in Dominica. With a total length of , it has a drainage basin area size of . It rises towards the south of the centre of the island, flowing southwest to reach the Caribbean Sea on the country's southwestern coast. The river runs through the nation's capital, Roseau Roseau (Dominican Creole French, Dominican Creole: ''Wozo'') is the capital and largest city of Dominica, with a population of 14,725 as of 2011. It is a small and compact urban settlement, in the Saint George Parish, Dominica, Saint George Pa .... Rivers of Dominica Roseau {{Dominica-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominica Botanical Gardens
Dominica Botanic Gardens is located on the Caribbean island-nation of Dominica, in the capital of Roseau. Once known as one of the finest botanical gardens in the region, it was severely damaged by Hurricane David in 1979. Following restoration efforts, it remains a focus of cultural life in Roseau, and a center of conservation research on Dominica. History The Botanic Gardens were established when Dominica was still a colony in the British Empire. The Crown Government began planning the gardens in 1889, with the goal of encouraging crop diversification and to provide farmers with correctly propagated seedlings. The 16 hectares of land, formerly a sugar plantation within Bath Estate, was sold to the government in 1891 by its owner, William Davies. Planting of the gardens began in 1890. Its first curator was Charles Murray of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. He was soon replaced by Henry F. Green, who planned and laid out the grounds. Joseph Jones took over its management in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fort Young (Dominica)
Fort Young was a major military installation on the Caribbean island of Dominica. It was built by the British in 1770. The fort was named for Sir William Young, 1st Baronet, William Young, the island's first British governor. Today, only ruins remain of the fort, and the site is the location of the Fort Young Hotel. History 17th and 18th centuries In 1699, during the History of Barbados#Early colonial history, first French occupation of Barbados, a fort was built in Roseau, present-day capital of Dominica. In 1770, during the first British West Indies, British occupation of Barbados, a new fort was built at the location. The new fort was named "Fort Young" for William Young, the island's first non-military British governor. Young ordered the fort's construction during the time of the American Revolutionary War. The fort was expanded by Captain Bruce, Royal Engineers, Royal Engineer, to contain 17 cannons. In 1778, the French successfully Invasion of Dominica (1778), invaded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Saints University School Of Medicine
All Saints University School of Medicine, Dominica (ASUDOM) is a private medical school located in the Caribbean. The school's campus is in Roseau, Dominica, and is administered from Toronto, Ontario. There is also an office in Chicago, Illinois. History All Saints University School of Medicine was founded in April 2006. The Roseau campus opened in 2006. The student body has grown steadily over the past decade and now welcomes hundreds of students. Dr. Terrence Marcelle is currently the Executive Dean of the university. Curriculum Medical programs are open to national and international students. Citizens of Dominica automatically receive 50% scholarships. 5 Year MD Program The 5 Year MD Program is designed for recent high school graduates seeking direct admission into the study of medicine. The program consists of 4 semesters of premedical courses, including Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Mathematics is a field of study that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parishes Of Dominica
Dominica is divided into ten parish A parish is a territorial entity in many Christianity, Christian denominations, constituting a division within a diocese. A parish is under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of a priest#Christianity, priest, often termed a parish pries ...es. The largest parish by population in Dominica is Saint George which contains the capital city Roseau and has a total population of 21,241. The smallest parish by population is Saint Peter with 1,430 residents. The largest parish by land area is Saint Andrew which spans , while Saint Luke is the smallest at . Parishes See also * ISO 3166-2:DM * List of Caribbean First-level Subdivisions by Total Area * Commonwealth Local Government Forum-Americas References Subdivisions of Dominica Dominica, Parishes Dominica 1 Parishes, Dominica Parishes {{Dominica-geo-stub ast:Dominica#Organización políticu-alministrativa de:Dominica#Verwaltungsgliederung gl:Dominica#Organizació ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
