Dominica

Dominica

1. English 2. French || 1. Roman catholic 2. Seventh Day Adventist || Name: //Callaloo// Ingredients: 1/4 pound salted meat or 2 to 3 fresh crabs 2 pounds chopped dasheen or spinach leaves 8 to 10 okras 1 large onion 2 to 3 small seasoning peppers 1 bouquet garni of thyme, celery, and parsley 6 cups water 2 crushed garlic cloves 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup coconut milk (optional) Directions: Ash Wednesday- Catholic holiday celebrated every Febuary 21. People play music in the streets, have parades and dress up in costumes. || USA: 97% Country:Dominica || When: November 3,1978 From Whom: United Kingdom || USA: $39,676 Country:Dominica || 1.soap 2.coconut oil || Imports: United States Exports: Ukraine || Men: 72.17 years Women: 78.18 years || 1. Timber 2. hydropower 3. Arable land || 1. Mount Diablotin- Reaches an elevation of 4,747 ft. 2. Boiling lake- Volcanic organs can be seen inside of it, and it is the second most thermally active lake in the world. This gives the apprearance that the lake is boiling. || Dominica's biggest environmental issue is waste disposal, because of ships and cruise vessels. Another issue is that Dominica's banana company is struggling without favored treatment from the European Union. ||
 * **Cultures** ||
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 * Native Dish:
 * 1) Soak meat in water to remove excess salt. If using crabs, scald them, clean them well, and remove meat from shell. Chop the meat into large pieces.
 * 2) Strip the stalks from dasheen or spinach leaves, wash, and chop.
 * 3) Wash and chop okras, onion, and peppers.
 * 4) Create bouquet garni by tying the thyme, celery, and parsley together with a long piece of string for easy removal from pot.
 * 5) Boil water in a large pot. Add all ingredients but butter and let simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
 * 6) Remove bouquet garni. Add butter and wait for soup to slightly thicken before serving.Recipe: ||
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 * Literacy Rate: 94%
 * Social Customs: When people date in Dominica they usually watch movies, go on picnics and have parties with their other friends. They also tend to eat bread, cheese, vegtebles, rice, etc. ||
 * Recreation: Dominica is home to a lot of proffesianal football teams, and they also enjoy soccer and cricket which are their most popular sports. ||
 * **Government** ||
 * Type: Parliamentary Democracy ||
 * Leader: Nicholas J.O. Liverpool ||
 * Independence:
 * **Economics** ||
 * Monetary Unit: East Caribbean dollar ||
 * Exchange Rate: 279 million dollars ||
 * GDP:$468 million ($6,520 per capita)
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 * **Geography** ||
 * Climate:Tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds; heavy rainfal ||
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