Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer, visited and discover the island of Dominica during his second voyage to the Americas. He arrived at Dominica on November 3, 1493. Columbus named the island "Dominica" after the Latin word "dies Dominica," which means "Sunday." This name was chosen because he arrived on a Sunday.
Dominica is part of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea and is known for its lush natural beauty and mountainous terrain. Columbus's discovery marked the first European contact with the island, and it eventually became a significant part of the European exploration and colonization of the Americas.
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