Saint John Parish, Dominica facts for kids
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Saint John
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Prince Rupert Bay, near Portsmouth
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| Country | Dominica |
| Capital | Portsmouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59.0 km2 (22.8 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,561 |
| • Density | 111.20/km2 (288.02/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 |
| ISO 3166-2 | DM-05 |
Saint John is one of Dominica's 10 administrative parishes. The capital city is Portsmouth.
The highest peak is Morne aux Diables, with a height of 861 m (2827 ft). The best known tourist attractions in St. John's are the Indian River and the Cabrits National Park.
St. John is home to Ross University School of Medicine in Picard. Other settlements include:
- Bornes
- Capucin
- Clifton
- Cottage
- Toucari
- Tanetane
Images for kids
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Indian River, near Portsmouth
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See also
In Spanish: Parroquia de Saint John (Dominica) para niños
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