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Country in North America

Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic belongs to North America. The capital city is Santo Domingo.

CapitalSanto Domingo
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyDominican peso
Population10.8M

Key Facts

RegionCaribbean
GovernmentPresidential republic
Independence1844
Area48,670 km2
Population density222/km2
Time zoneAST (UTC-4)
Calling code+1-809
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.767
Safety index
46.0
Internet access
77%
Life expectancy
74.5

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Pico Duarte3,098 m
La Pelona3,087 m
La Rucilla3,049 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity92%
  • No religion6%
  • Other2%
  • Islam0%

Why Visit

Punta CanaAll-inclusive beach resorts on a 50 km stretch of palm-lined Caribbean sand.
Santo DomingoThe oldest continuously inhabited European city in the Americas, UNESCO listed.
Merengue and BachataTwo UNESCO-recognised music genres born on this island define Caribbean culture.
Samana WhalesHumpback whales arrive each winter to breed in the warm Samana Bay.
CabareteA world-class kitesurfing and windsurfing destination on the north coast.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Santo Domingo
1.0M
Santiago
745k
La Romana
245k

Climate Overview

25CJan avg.
29CJul avg.
1,500 mmYearly rainfall
TropicalClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyDominican peso
Official languageSpanish
National day27 February
Electricity110V, Type A/B