Haydock High School has decided to support Dominica at the 2012 London Olympics.
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| The Dominican Flag |
Dominica is an island in the Caribbean Sea, south-southeast of Guadeloupe and northwest of Martinique. Its size is 750 square kilometres (290 sq miles) and the highest point in the country is Morne Diablotins, which has an elevation of 1,447 metres. The Commonwealth of Dominica has an estimated population of 72,500. The capital is Roseau.
Dominica has been nicknamed the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean" for its unspoiled natural beauty. The island features lush mountainous rainforests, home of many rare plants, animals, and birds. The Sisserou Parrot, the island's national bird, is featured on the national flag.
Christopher Columbus named the island after the day of the week on which he spotted it, a Sunday (dominica in Latin) in November 1493. In the hundred years after Columbus's landing, Dominica remained isolated, and even more Caribs settled there after being driven from surrounding islands as European powers entered the region. In 1978, Dominica became an independent nation.
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| Roseau- the capital and largest city of Dominica. |
Olympic Medal History
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- Medal total:
- 0
- Medals per head:
- 0
- Olympic debut:
- 1996
- Total Games appearances:
- 4Dominica's Olympic History
Dominica first competed at the Olympic Games in 1996, and has participated in each Olympic Games since then. Dominica has yet to win any medals at the Olympic Games.
The Dominica Olympic Committee was formed in 1993 and recognised in 1998,
Dominica has not competed in any Winter Olympic Games.
At the 2012 London Olympic Games, Dominica has one qualified athlete who will run the 400m race.
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There are more people living in St Helens than there are in the whole of Dominica.
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