Laudation (Dominica)
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| Coordinates | 15 ° 20 ′ N , 61 ° 20 ′ W | ||
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| Country | Dominica | ||
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| ISO 3166-2 | DM-04 | ||
Laudat is a place in the interior of Dominica , in the Parish Saint George . The settlement is nestled between 3 mountains: Morne Watt , Morne Macaque (Morne Micotrine) and Morne Trois Pitons . The place has only about 300 inhabitants, but is still considered a "gate" (gateway), because many spectacular sights can be visited from there. Boiling Lake , Fresh Water Lake and Titou Gorge, among others . Located at an altitude of 370 m above sea level, the place has a cooler climate and offers beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea . The place is only 20 minutes from the capital Roseau . The path ends in a dead end. The road to get there was a dangerous winding, single lane, but has been upgraded in recent years. The aerial tram tourist attraction , which was used to get to the top of the mountains, was closed again in 2012 because it was not profitable in 8 out of 9 years of operation.
climate
With up to 900 cm of precipitation per year, Laudat is one of the rainiest areas in the Caribbean. Accordingly, there is high humidity, fog and lower air temperatures.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Aerial Tram Dominica explains shut down. In: dominicanewsonline.com. June 6, 2012, accessed March 5, 2020 .
