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Portsmouth is the second largest town in Dominica, with 2,977 inhabitants. It lies on the Indian River on Dominica's northwest coast, in Saint John Parish. Cabrits National Park is located on a peninsula to the north of town. Portsmouth has its own sea port in Prince Rupert Bay.
Portsmouth was initially chosen as the capital of Dominica, but only served in that capacity in 1760. After malaria broke out there the same year, the capital was moved to Roseau, where it remains.
The Ross University School of Medicine, is located near Portsmouth, in Picard. The school's presence is a major economic resource for the local people.
Portsmouth was initially chosen as the capital of Dominica, but only served in that capacity in 1760. After malaria broke out there the same year, the capital was moved to Roseau, where it remains.
The Ross University School of Medicine, is located near Portsmouth, in Picard. The school's presence is a major economic resource for the local people.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portsmouth,_Dominica
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Coordinates: 15°34'33"N 61°27'12"W
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- Corriverton 1173 km
- Skeldon 1174 km
- Nieuw Nickerie 1176 km
- Santa Elena de Uairén 1218 km
- Sugar Loaf Estate 0.7 km
- East Cabrit 2.2 km
- Prince Rupert Bluff point 2.7 km
- Picard 2.7 km
- Morne aux Diables 4.1 km
- Pointe Rondo or Rollo Head 5 km
- Wasmabati Bay 7.4 km
- Morne Les Resources 9 km
- Porte-La-Fin 11 km
- Dominica 20 km