Portsmouth, Dominica
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Portsmouth is the former capital and, with 2,977 inhabitants,[1] the second largest town of Dominica. It lies on the Indian River in the north of the island, part of the Saint John Parish. Cabrits National Park is located on a peninsula to the north of town. Portsmouth has its own sea port. In 1760, initially, it was the capital of Dominica, but after malaria broke out there in the same year, Roseau was chosen instead.
The Ross University School of Medicine, part of DeVry University, which has over 1,000 students mainly from the United States and Canada, is located in Portsmouth. The presence is a major economic resource for the local people. Inside the school, there is a Subway restaurant, which is one of three on the island. Kentucky Fried Chicken, another American-based fast food chain, is also found near Ross University.
A farmer's market runs Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in the city.
The area is the birth place of local politician Roosevelt Douglas.
[edit] References
- ^ Commonwealth of Dominica, Population and Housing Census — 2001. Roseau, Dominica: Central Statistical Office, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Kennedy Avenue, 2001.
- This article incorporates information from the revision as of June 24, 2006 of the equivalent article on the German Wikipedia.
Coordinates: 15°35′N 61°28′W / 15.583°N 61.467°W
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