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Background
Dominica was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans, due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs. France ceded possession to Great Britain in 1763, which made the island a colony in 1805. In 1980, two years after independence, Dominica's fortunes improved when a corrupt and tyrannical administration was replaced by that of Mary Eugenia CHARLES, the first female prime minister in the Caribbean, who remained in office for 15 years. Some 3,000 Carib Indians still living on Dominica are the only pre-Columbian population remaining in the eastern Caribbean. more

Economy
The Dominican economy depends on agriculture, primarily bananas, and remains highly vulnerable to climatic conditions and international economic developments. Production of bananas dropped precipitously in 2003, a major reason for the 1% decline in GDP. Tourism increased in 2003 as the government sought to promote Dominica as an "ecotourism" destination. Development of the tourism industry remains difficult, however, because of the rugged coastline, lack of beaches, and the absence of an international airport. The government began a comprehensive restructuring of the economy in 2003 - including elimination of price controls, privatization of the state banana company, and tax increases - to address Dominica's economic crisis and to meet IMF targets. In order to diversify the island's production base the government is attempting to develop an offshore financial sector and is planning to construct an oil refinery on the eastern part of the island.


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The 2000 Import and Export Market for Live Animals Chiefly for Food in Dominica (World Trade Report)

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Live Animals Chiefly for Food in Dominica (World Trade Report), by The Live Animals Chiefly for Food Resear and The Live Animals Chiefly for Food Research Group -- $325.00

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Food and Live Animals in Dominica (World Trade Report)

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Food and Live Animals in Dominica (World Trade Report), by The Research Group and The Research Group -- $325.00

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Preparations of Cereal and Fruit and Vegetable Flours in Dominica (World Trade Report)

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Preparations of Cereal and Fruit and Vegetable Flours in Dominica (World Trade Report), by The Preparations Of Cereal and Fruit and, The Preparations of Cereal, Fruit, and Vegetable Flours Research Group -- $325.00

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Unmilled Maize in Dominica (World Trade Report)

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Unmilled Maize in Dominica (World Trade Report), by The Unmilled Maize Research Group and The Unmilled Maize Research Group -- $325.00

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Meat, Meat Offals and Blood Sausages in Dominica (World Trade Report)

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Meat, Meat Offals and Blood Sausages in Dominica (World Trade Report), by Meat Offals and Bloo The Meat and Blood Sausages Research Group -- $325.00

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Vegetables and Fruit in Dominica (World Trade Report)

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Vegetables and Fruit in Dominica (World Trade Report), by The Vegetables and Fruit Research Group, The Vegetables, and Fruit Research Group -- $325.00

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Prepared and Preserved Meat, Edible Offals and Fish Extracts in Dominica (World Trade Report)

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Prepared and Preserved Meat, Edible Offals and Fish Extracts in Dominica (World Trade Report), by Edible The Prepared And Preserve, The Prepared, Edible Offals Preserved Meat, and Fish Extracts Research Group -- $325.00

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Live Horses, Asses, Mules and Hinnies in Dominica (World Trade Report)

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Live Horses, Asses, Mules and Hinnies in Dominica (World Trade Report), by Asses The Live Horses, Asses, Mules The Live Horses, and Hinnies Research Group -- $325.00

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Crustaceans and Molluscs in Dominica (World Trade Report)

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Crustaceans and Molluscs in Dominica (World Trade Report), by Fresh Chilled and Frozen Crustaceans, Chilled And Frozen Crus The Fresh, Frozen Crustaceans, and Molluscs Research Group -- $325.00

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Bakery Products, Bread, Biscuits, and Cakes in Dominica (World Trade Report)

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Bakery Products, Bread, Biscuits, and Cakes in Dominica (World Trade Report), by Bread The Bakery Products, Bread, Biscuits, The Bakery Products, and Cakes Research Group -- $325.00




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