Dominica, despite its small size, has a very rich cultural heritage. However, the official language here is English, so in large tourist areas, it will not be difficult to find an English-speaking local resident. Although a fairly large percentage of the population use the patois for communication, which has occurred through the synthesis of local dialects and the French rules for pronunciation, Anglo-Creole has spread more and more in recent years. The British and French dominated on the island at different times. Both those and others were not too loyal to the local population, which was preserved in the name of the Massacre River. Therefore, when traveling to Dominica, it is best to refrain from any statements, related to colonial conquest. However, there is almost no national tension here, and the crime rate is rather low. Although, in recent years, as the number of tourists, arriving in Dominica, has increased, the number of abductions of personal property has risen, and therefore it is best to keep your valuables in the hotel. Despite the motley national composition – the descendants of European colonists, the descendants of black slaves, and Arawaks, and the Caribbean tribe of Kalinago live here – all local residents have several common features. The
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