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Dominica
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Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica
Caribbean
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Geography
Area: 750 sq km
A hurricane-prone, rugged, mountainous island between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique; ruled by France until 1759, which has determined much of its religious and cultural development.
Population: 66,515 Annual Growth: -0.28%
Capital: Roseau
Urbanites: 74.6%
HDI Rank: 73 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Official language: English, but as many as 80% speak a French Creole Languages: 3 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian
| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 61,028 | 91.75 | -0.4 |
| Evangelicals | 11,146 | 16.8 | 1.8 |
Challenges for Prayer
Evangelical Christians have increased from 2% in 1970 to nearly 17% in 2010. The Association of Evangelicals is providing good leadership. Pray for continued growth in the gospel witness.
For an additional 2 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
More Information
The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Dominica.
