Dominica – Dominica's capital is Roseau

(Pronounced dom-in-ik-ah and roh-zoh)

To remember the capital of Dominica, use the following mnemonic:

The dominatrix can (Dominica) make her clients row so (Roseau) hard.

Interesting facts about Roseau:

- Named After A Plant: The city gets its name from the French word for “reed” (roseau), inspired by the tall grasses that once lined the riverbanks.

- The Baobab Bus: During Hurricane David in 1979, a massive baobab tree in the botanical gardens crashed directly onto a school bus. Miraculously empty, the crushed vehicle was left in place as a permanent monument to the storm.

- A Sloping Grid: Built on a narrow, sloping river delta rather than a flat plain, Roseau features a tightly packed, winding grid system that feels more like a historic village than a typical Caribbean capital.