Geography+of+Dominica

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  As we already know, Dominica is located in the Caribbean sea about half way in between [| Puerto Rico] and [|Trinidad aand Tobago]. The island is roughly four times the size of [|Washington, DC] (in area, not population).The lowest point in the country is at [|sea level] along the coast, and the highest is Morne Diablotins (1,447 m (4,747 ft)). The extreme southwestern coast of the island includes a large collapsed submarine caldera. Portions of the exposed rim of this caldera form the southwestern tip of the island at Scott's Head. This island is covered by largely unexploited, multi-layered rain forest. It is also among the Earth's most rain-drenched lands, and the water runoff forms cascading rivers and natural pools. The island, home to rare species of wildlife, is considered by many as a beautiful, unspoiled tropical preserve. According to a popular West Indian belief, Dominica is the only New World territory that Columbus would still recognize. The weather is tropical and moderated by the northewest trade winds and heavy rainfall. ===== The Jaco watefall is one of many on the island. It is quite small comapred to some of the other such as the 3 rivers falls, the space moutain falls, and the coco cascases. As a tourest you can clib down into the waterfall itself. There is also a nice fruit stand at the front of the attraction here you can try various fresh fruits and spices that fcome from the island.

JACO Waterfalls