Not be be confused with Dominican Republic, Dominica, known as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean”, is an island nation in the Caribbean. Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493, and – fun fact! – it was named by him after the day of the week he sighted it — Sunday (“Dominica” in Latin). Dominica changed hands between the French and British before gaining independence in 1978. The country is most famous for its unspoiled natural beauty and its commitment to eco-tourism.
