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Roseau

Roseau is the capital and largest city of Dominica, a Caribbean island nation. It is located on the western coast of the island, at the mouth of the Roseau River, facing the Caribbean Sea. The city functions as Dominica’s administrative and commercial center, hosting government offices, banks, markets, and services that serve the island’s population.

Historically, Roseau developed during the colonial era under French and British rule and has long been the

The economy of Roseau centers on its port, government administration, commerce, and education. The harbor accommodates

Landmarks and cultural sites in and around Roseau include historic buildings, the Roseau Public Market, and

seat
of
government
and
the
main
urban
hub.
It
preserves
a
mix
of
architectural
styles
from
different
periods
and
is
anchored
by
religious
institutions
such
as
the
Cathedral
of
the
Immaculate
Conception,
which
stands
as
a
notable
landmark
in
the
city.
cargo,
fishing,
and
passenger
traffic,
including
cruise
ship
calls
that
bring
visitors
to
the
city
and
nearby
attractions.
Transportation
options
for
access
to
and
from
Roseau
include
Canefield
Airport
for
domestic
flights
and
Douglas-Charles
International
Airport
at
Melville
Hall
for
international
travel,
with
road
connections
linking
the
city
to
other
parts
of
the
island.
nearby
natural
attractions
such
as
botanical
gardens
and
riverine
areas.
The
city
lies
within
Dominica’s
tropical
climate,
with
wet
and
dry
seasons,
and
is
susceptible
to
tropical
storms
and
hurricanes
typical
of
the
Caribbean
region.
Roseau
remains
a
focal
point
for
government,
commerce,
and
tourism
on
the
island.