Unitary Parliamentary Republic
Dominica is governed as a unitary state through a parliamentary system, with a president elected by parliament serving as head of state.
10 Parishes
The country consists of 10 parishes, a historic administrative division still used today.
Unicameral House of Assembly
Dominica’s legislature, the House of Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.
First-Past-the-Post Elections
Dominica’s legislature, the House of Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.