Saint John Parish, Dominica
Saint John is one of Dominica's 10 administrative parishes.[1] The capital city is Portsmouth.
Saint John | |
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.jpg.webp) Prince Rupert Bay, near Portsmouth | |
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| Country | Dominica |
| Capital | Portsmouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59.0 km2 (22.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 6,561 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 |
| ISO 3166-2 | DM-05 |
The highest peak is Morne aux Diables, with a height of 861 m (2827 ft). The best known tourist attractions in St. John's are the Indian River and the Cabrits National Park.
St. John is home to Ross University School of Medicine in Picard. Other settlements include:
- Bornes
- Capucin
- Clifton
- Cottage
- Toucari
- Tanetane
References
- "The World Factbook". CIA. Archived from the original on 2016-01-30. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
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