one of the Caribbee islands in the West Indies, about 39 miles long and 13 broad, situated between 61° and 62° W. Long., and between 15° and 16° of N. Lat. This island formerly belonged to the French, but was ceded to Britain by the treaty in 1763. It is very advantageous to the latter, as being situated between the French islands of Guadaloupe and Martinico, so that it is equally alarming to both; and its safe and commodious roads enable the British privateers to intercept, without risque, the navigation of France in her colonies, whenever a war happens between the two nations.

La Dominica, one of the Marquesas Islands in the South Seas.