Facts about Dominica

no land tax
population 69000
no malaria
no venomous snakes
volcanic island; extremely mountanous
lush vegetation with abundant rainfall
water in many streams is drinkable
violent crime rate is very low
a foreigner can only own 2 acres of land
many items are unavailable in local stores
rat lung worm disease not present
leishmaniasis not present
some foreigners experience boils
no leaf cutter ants or army ants
no scorpions
centipedes present (bite painful)
rural bus service adequate