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Use the currency converter below to calculate the current exchange rate for the city of Roseau. The currency used in Roseau is the East Caribbean Dollar. Roseau is the capital of Dominica.
If you are traveling to Roseau, you will need to exchange your currency for the Dominican E.C. Dollar. You may exchange your money for the East Caribbean Dollar at most Roseau banks or at specialized stores called Foreign Exchange Bureaus. Look for signs that say Bureau De Change, Geld Wechseln or Cambio. You may be able to exchange your money at the Roseau airport, but exchange rates may not be the best. You should consider purchasing the East Caribbean Dollar currency at a more favorable exchange rate before you arrive in Roseau. You can do that by researching online currency brokers that do foreign exchange. If on holiday, vacation, or business you can also inquire about purchasing travellers checks (Travellers Cheques). Also, before your trip, consult with your credit or debit card bank about the foreign exchange transaction fees charged for using your card in Roseau, Dominica.
About Roseau
Roseau (Kwéyòl: Wozeau) is the capital and largest city of Dominica. Its population is 14,847 (2001 census), It is a small and compact urban settlement, located within the Saint George parish and surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, the Roseau River and Morne Bruce. Built on the site of the ancient Kalinago Indian village of Sairi, it is the oldest and most important urban settlement on the island.
It is located on the west (leeward) coast of Dominica, and is a combination of modern and colonial (French Style) architecture.
Roseau is Dominica's most important port for foreign trade. Some exports include bananas, bay oil, vegetables, grapefruit, oranges and cocoa. The service sector is also a large part of the local economy.
It is the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Roseau.
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