Dominican Republic
Sharing the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, the Dominican Republic is where the Americas' oldest European city sits a short drive from towering peaks. Baseball, merengue and Santo Domingo's old stone streets set the tempo.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A large white cross dividing the flag into alternating blue and red rectangles, with the national coat of arms at the centre. Blue stands for liberty, red for the blood of heroes, and the white cross for faith - its arms uniquely feature an open Bible.
Dominican Republic FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 10,760,028 |
| Area | 48,671 km² |
| Population density | 221 /km² |
| Currency | Dominican peso (DOP) RD$ |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Calling code | +1849 |
| Internet TLD | .do |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | DO / DOM |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- Santo Domingo was the first permanent European settlement in the Americas, founded in 1496.
- Pico Duarte is the highest mountain in the entire Caribbean.
- It has produced a remarkable number of Major League Baseball stars for its size, with the sport treated almost as a national religion.
- It shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, the only Caribbean island split between two independent countries.
Dominican Republic FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Dominican Republic?
The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo.
What is the population of Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has a population of about 10,760,028.
What currency does Dominican Republic use?
Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso (DOP).
What languages are spoken in Dominican Republic?
The official language of Dominican Republic is Spanish.
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