Dominica is an island in the Lesser Antilles region of the Caribbean Sea, southeast of Guadeloupe and northwest of Martinique. Its size is 750 square kilometers (290 sq mi), and the highest point in the country is Morne Diablotin, which has an elevation of about 1,447 meters (4,747 ft). The population of the Commonwealth of Dominica was 72,301 at the 2014 census. The capital is Roseau, which is located on the leeward side of the island.
The Dominican Republic is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world during the winter semester, when winter weather covers more than the Northern Hemisphere. The local scene of the island is a view of a tropical paradise. Besides the traditional clear white Caribbean beaches, calm lagoons, and coral reefs, here you can find high mountains, covered by dense tropical forests. The developed local economy, which gives tourists a sense of security, makes the island one of the most attractive places. Punta Cana is one of the best tourist places in the Caribbean. The Dominican Republic is located in the waters of the Caribbean Sea on the North American continent. It occupies the largest part of the island of Haiti, which is part of the so-called Greater Antilles. The Dominican Republic is located between 17 and 19 degrees north and between 68 and 71 degrees west. Its area is about 48,433 square kilometers, making it the second largest country in the Caribbean.
The Dominican Republic is located in a tropical climate zone and is surrounded by the warmest sea in the world – the Caribbean Sea. The weather on the island is hot all year round. There are two seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. The rainy season runs from April to November, and then the largest rainfall begins. Rainfall increases from May to September. Which coincides with hurricane season. During the summer, ocean water temperatures exceed about 30 °C, which fuels warm sea water and the most powerful tropical storms on the planet. Sometimes these hurricanes cause major damage. Temperatures vary significantly during the year. In January, daytime temperatures are about 27 ° C, and in August - about 32 ° C.