Transport in Dominica

Transport in Dominica

Railways: There are no railways on Dominica

Highways: There are a total of 780 km of highways and roads in Dominica, 393 km of which are paved, leaving 387 unpaved, according to a 1996 estimate. In Dominica, driving is on the left-hand side of the road. Some of the roads in more rural area are rough and unpaved, and require a four-wheel drive vehicles.

Ports, harbours, and Merchant Marines: Dominica has three ports of entry: Portsmouth, Roseau, and Anse-de-Mai. Portsmouth and Anse-de-Mai are located in the northern region of the island, and Roseau is in the south. There are no merchant marines in Dominica according to a 1999 estimate.

Airports:2 (1999 estimate.)

Airports - with paved runways:
"total:"2
"914 to 1,523 m:"2 (1999 estimate.)

:"See also :" Dominica


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