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How Big Is Dominica?

Dominica, located in Central America/Caribbean, is the 186th largest country in the world, covering approximately 751 square kilometers (290 square miles). That's about 4.2 times the size of District of Columbia. It is home to approximately 74,629 people.

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751 km²
290 sq mi
#186 of 236 countries
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Dominica's Geography

Dominica has approximately 148 km of coastline. Within North America, Dominica is the 21st largest of 36 countries, sitting between Turks and Caicos Islands and Saint Lucia. With 99 people per km², it is less densely populated than the North American average of 234 per km².

How Far Across Is Dominica?

Dominica stretches approximately 48 km (30 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Lake Tahoe, and 24 km (15 mi) from east to west.

How Many Times Does Dominica Fit?

41×

Dominica fits inside Belgium 41 times

55×

Dominica fits inside Switzerland 55 times

55×

Dominica fits inside Netherlands 55 times

133×

Dominica fits inside South Korea 133 times

Similar in Size

District of Columbia
District of Columbia
177 km²
76% smaller
Micronesia, Federated States of
Micronesia, Federated States of
702 km²
7% smaller
Singapore
Singapore
719 km²
about the same size
Dominica
Dominica
751 km²
Kiribati
Kiribati
811 km²
8% larger
Alaska
Alaska
1,481,348 km²
197150% larger

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Dominica at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 751 km² (290 sq mi)
World Size Rank #186 of 236
Capital Roseau
Population Density 99 per km²
Population 74,629 people
Coastline 148 km
Life Expectancy 78.2 years
GDP per Capita $15,900 USD