Roseau is the capital and largest city of Dominica. It serves as the island's oldest and most significant urban settlement, having been established on the site of the ancient Island Carib village of Sairi.
The city is a small and compact urban area located in the Saint George parish. It is geographically defined by its proximity to the Caribbean Sea, the Roseau River, and Morne Bruce. As of 2011, the population of Roseau was recorded at 14,725.