Dominica is located in the Lesser Antilles or Windward Islands, part of the Caribbean chain of islands. It lies between the [[French]] islands of [[Martinique]] (to its south) and [[Guadeloupe]] (to its north]], and has a land area of 754 square kilopmetres. The capital city is Roseau. Dominica has a population of 72,500 (mid 2008 estimate).
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Dominica is located in the Lesser Antilles or Windward Islands, part of the Caribbean chain of islands. It lies between the [[French]] islands of [[Martinique]] (to its south) and [[Guadeloupe]] (to its north]], and has a land area of 754 square kilopmetres. The capital city is Roseau.
*Area: 754 sq. km. (290 sq. mi.).
*Area: 754 sq. km. (290 sq. mi.).
*Cities: Capital--Roseau (population 14,500).
*Cities: Capital--Roseau (population 14,500).
*Terrain: Mountainous volcanic island with rainforest cover.
*Terrain: Mountainous volcanic island with rainforest cover.