THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation on the island of Hispaniola, sharing it with Haiti, known for its beaches, resorts, and diverse geography including mountains and rainforests. Its capital and largest city is Santo Domingo, the oldest European city in the Americas, and Spanish is the official language.

The country is a major tourist destination, famous for its white-sand beaches, merengue and bachata music, and baseball.
Key Facts
Location: Eastern five-eighths of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and Haiti to the west.
Capital: Santo Domingo.
Official Language: Spanish.
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP).
Geography: Features extensive beaches, fertile valleys, rainforests, and the Caribbean’s tallest mountain, Pico Duarte.
Culture: Birthplace of merengue and bachata music, and a major producer of baseball players.
Tourism: A top destination with numerous resorts, particularly in areas like Punta Cana, and a rich colonial history in Santo Domingo’s Zona Colonial, Dominican Republic

Capital: Santo Domingo

Currency: Dominican Peso

Government: Republic, Democracy, Unitary state, Representative democracy

Official language: Spanish

Religion: Catholicism – cayolevantadoresort.com

Destinations: Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata, La Romana, Saona Island, Cabarete, More

Population: 11.43 million (2024) – World Bank

Island: Hispaniola – ebsco.com

Dialing code: +1