Trafalgar, Dominica

Trafalgar is a village in inland Dominica, located to the northeast of the capital, Roseau, and close to Morne Trois Pitons, the mountain which dominates the southern centre of the country.

Trafalgar
Village
Trafalgar Falls at Morne Trois Pitons National Park
Trafalgar Falls at Morne Trois Pitons National Park
Trafalgar is located in Dominica
Trafalgar
Trafalgar
Location in Dominica
Coordinates: 15°19′N 61°21′W
CountryDominica
ParishSaint George

Trafalgar is best known for Trafalgar Falls and the associated Trafalgar hydroplant.[1] In addition to hydroelectricity, Trafalgar Falls are becoming a popular destination as part of Dominica's ecotourism industry.[2]

References

  1. Ltd, Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick & Co; Engineers, Associated Consulting; ARCADIS Euroconsult, the Netherlands; Of, MakerereUniversity Institute; Environmental and Natural Resources, Uganda; Consult, Roughton International / U.-Group. "Dominica - Power Project" (PDF). {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. Sharkey, Debra A; Momsen, Janet Henshall (Mar 1995). "Tourism in Dominica: problems and prospects". Caribbean Geography. Kingston, Jamaica. 6 (1): 40. ProQuest 1292273566.


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