The country has been independent since 1979 and is a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States (OAS), CARICOM and various other international organizations.
Dominica is a politically and economically stable state with the lowest crime rate in the region.
The Commonwealth of Dominica, named "Natural Island of the Caribbean" for its natural environment with lush mountain forests, natural hot springs and diving sites, is an attractive destination for ecotourism.