Dominican Republic Bandiera della Dominican Republic

Cartina geografica della Dominican Republic

 General informations

Country Name

Commonwealth of Dominica

Continent

Central America

Surface area

751 km2

Capital

Roseau

Population

73,757

Language

English

Currency

Eastern Caribbean Dollar (ECD)

Time zone

-5hrs in relation to Italy

Area code for Italy

001139

Area code from Italy

001-767

 Prevention

Yellow fever

Yellow fever vaccination is not required.

Hepatitis A and B

Hepatitis A is generally transmitted through contaminated food and water, or through close physical contact with an infected person, while hepatitis B is transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids and blood.

Rabies

Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually through bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or membranes (mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.

Tetanus

Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, there is an endemic risk of contracting tetanus throughout the country.

 

Dengue,  Zika

These diseases are spread by mosquito bites and there is no vaccine. Therefore, it is important to take preventive measures by implementing behavioural prophylaxes.

Insect sting diseases

Chikungunya and West Nile virus are to be found in certain areas of the Caribbean. Transmitted by insect bites and with no vaccine, it is important to take preventive measures with behavioural prophylaxes.

The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.

 Territory and climate

Dominica is an island state in the Lesser Antilles of the Windward Islands group, located between Martinique and Guadeloupe.

The island is volcanic, predominantly mountainous (the highest peak is close to 1,500 metres above sea level).

The hot and humid tropical climate has stable temperatures throughout the year. Hurricane season is between June and November.

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