The Commonwelth of Dominica is an independent island nation located in the central part of the Lesser Antilles, the curving chain of islands at the eastern end of the Caribbean Sea. It is not so well known as its two French neighbors, Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south. The island has an area of about 750 km2 (290 mi2) and a population of about 75,000. Although settled initially by France, Dominica became a British colony in 1763. It has been independent since 1978. Note: the name Dominica is pronounced with the accent on the third syllable (Doe-mi-nee-ca). English is the official language of Dominica although French is also spoken. Aids to navigation in Dominica are probably maintained by the Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority. Admiralty numbers are from volume J of the Admiralty List of Lights & Fog Signals. U.S. NGA List numbers are from Publication 110. ARLHS does not list any lights in Dominica.
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![]() Saint Cyr Light, Saint Cyr, February 2017 photo copyright Capt. Peter Mosselberger; used by permission |
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