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Dominican Republic

República Dominicana

Caribbean, Americas

Spanish

Dominican Republic (República Dominicana) is a country in Caribbean, North America. With a population of 10,771,504 and an area of 48,671 km², the capital city is Santo Domingo. The official language is Spanish. The national currency is the Dominican peso ($ DOP).

Quick Facts

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Santo Domingo
Capital
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10,771,504
Population
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48,671 km²
Area
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$ DOP
Currency
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+1
Dial Code
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.do
TLD

Economy

Dominican Republic has a GDP per capita of $10,876, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$10,876
GNI per Capita$10,280

Geography

Dominican Republic is located in Caribbean at coordinates 19.00°N, 70.67°W. It shares borders with 1 country. The highest point is Pico Duarte at 3,101 m.

ContinentNorth America
Coordinates19.00°N, 70.67°W
🏔️ Highest PointPico Duarte
3,101 m
🏞️ Longest RiverYaque del Norte River
296 km
TimezonesUTC-04:00
BordersHTI

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Dominican Republic, including Estadio La Barranquita with a capacity of 20,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumEstadio La Barranquita
20,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Dominican Republic

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 approximately 10,771,504 people.
What currency does Dominican Republic use?
Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso ($ DOP).
What language is spoken in Dominican Republic?
The official language of Dominican Republic is Spanish.
What is the area of Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic covers a total area of 48,671 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Dominican Republic?
The GDP per capita of Dominican Republic is approximately $10,876.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)