Dominican Republic is a country in Caribbean, North America. Its capital is Santo Domingo, with a population of approximately 11.1M and a total area of 48,671 km². The official language is Spanish and the currency is the Dominican Peso (DOP).
Dominican Republic covers an area of 48,671 km² with a population density of 228/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $113B ($10,180 per capita) and gained independence in 1844. It has a coastline of 1,288 km.
Santo Domingo is the first permanent European city founded in the Americas, established in 1498. The Dominican Republic also has the Caribbean's highest peak — Pico Duarte at 3,098m — and produces more Major League Baseball players per capita than any other country.
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UNESCO first European city in the Americas — cobblestone streets, the first cathedral and university
The highest peak in the Caribbean at 3,098m — a 4-day hike through stunning mountain scenery
A mystical karst landscape of limestone mogotes, mangroves and Taino cave paintings
One of the Caribbean's most spectacular whale-watching destinations — humpbacks every winter
The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo.
The official language(s) of Dominican Republic are Spanish.
The population of Dominican Republic is approximately 11.1M.
Dominican Republic uses the Dominican Peso (DOP).
Dominican Republic is located in North America, in the Caribbean region.
Dominican Republic has a GDP of $113B, with a GDP per capita of $10,180.
The best time to visit Dominican Republic is December–April. The climate is Tropical, hurricane season June–November.
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