Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
Dominican Republic 🇩🇴: capital Santo Domingo, population 11 million, located in North America. Currency: Dominican Peso (RD$). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Santo Domingo
- Population: 11 million
- Continent: North America
- Language: Spanish
- Currency: Dominican Peso (RD$)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Dominican Republic
- Area: 48,671 km² (18,792 sq mi)
- Region: Caribbean
- Has a coastline
- People: Dominican
- Internet domain: .do
Fun Facts About Dominican Republic
- Shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti.
- Its capital was the first permanent European settlement in the Americas.
- Has the highest peak in the Caribbean.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dominican Republic known for?
Dominican Republic is known for several things — Shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti; Its capital was the first permanent European settlement in the Americas; Has the highest peak in the Caribbean.
How big is Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic covers about 48,671 square kilometers (18,792 square miles), in the Caribbean region.
Is Dominican Republic landlocked?
No. Dominican Republic has a coastline and shares land borders with 1 neighboring country.
What are people from Dominican Republic called?
People from Dominican Republic are called Dominican.
What is the capital of Dominican Republic?
The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo.
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