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  1. britannica.com

    History of Dominica, survey of the notable events and people in the history of Dominica. A small island country of the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea, Dominica is known for its natural beauty, particularly its rainforests and mountainous terrain. The country gained independence from
  2. en.wikipedia.org

    The first written records in the history of Dominica began in November 1493, when Christopher Columbus spotted the island. Prior to European contact, Dominica was inhabited by the Arawak. Dominica was a French colony from 1715 until the end of the Seven Years' War in 1763, and then became a British colony from 1763 to 1978. It became an independent nation in 1978.
  3. everyculture.com

    History and Ethnic Relations Emergence of the Nation. Geography has played a guiding role in the island's history. Due to the mountainous terrain and the resistant Caribs who inhabited it, Dominica was unclaimed by European powers until settled by French planters and missionaries in 1635. England, France's rival, soon vied for control.
  4. easterncaribbeanguide.com

    Historical Overview The history of Dominica is as diverse and complex as its landscape. Originally inhabited by the Indigenous Kalinago people, who called the island Waitukubuli, meaning "tall is her body," Dominica has a rich pre-colonial history that is still celebrated today. The island's rugged terrain provided a natural fortress that helped the Kalinago resist European colonization longer ...
  5. Topics Natural history -- Dominica, Dominica -- History, Dominica -- Description and travel, Slavery -- Dominica, F1900, Blacks -- Dominica Publisher Project Gutenberg Collection gutenberg Contributor Project Gutenberg Language en Rights Public domain in the USA. Item Size 7.5M
  6. dominicahistory.org

    The Road to Independence is a multimedia web resource to celebrate Dominica's 2015 History Week. History Week is an annual program by the Division of Culture to create public awareness, especially among the island's students, on various topics of interest in Dominica's history.
  7. earth-site.co.uk

    May 26, 2024Dominica, also known as the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean," is a small island nation located in the Eastern Caribbean Sea. It is known for its lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant culture. The history of Dominica is rich and diverse, shaped by the indigenous Kalinago people, European colonization, struggles for independence, and the island's contributions to the abolition of ...
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  1. History of Dominica

    The first written records in the history of Dominica began in November 1493, when Christopher Columbus spotted the island. Prior to European contact, Dominica was inhabited by the Arawak. Dominica was a French colony from 1715 until the end of the Seven Years' War in 1763, and then became a British colony from 1763 to 1978. It became an independent nation in 1978. Wikipedia

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