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🇩🇴 Dominican Republic Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Dominican Republic is a country in Caribbean, North America. It covers a total area of 48,671 km² and has a coastline of 1,288 km. It shares land borders with 1 country.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
North America
geographical region
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Region
Caribbean
sub-region
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Total Area
48,671 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
228/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
1,288 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC-4
UTC offset
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Independence
1844
established
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Climate
Tropical, hurricane season June–November
general type

Location and Position

Dominican Republic is situated in Caribbean, within the broader continent of North America. The country has a coastline of 1,288 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Dominican Republic covers a total area of 48,671 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 11.1M across this area, the population density is 228/km². The capital city is Santo Domingo.

Climate

The climate of Dominican Republic is tropical, hurricane season june–november. The best time to visit is generally December–April, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Dominican Republic

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Haiti
Port-au-Prince

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dominican Republic located?

Dominican Republic is located in Caribbean, North America. The capital city is Santo Domingo.

How large is Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic has a total area of 48,671 km² with a population density of 228/km².

What countries border Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic shares land borders with: Haiti.

What is the climate of Dominican Republic?

The climate of Dominican Republic is Tropical, hurricane season June–November. The best time to visit is December–April.

What timezone is Dominican Republic in?

Dominican Republic observes UTC-4 timezone.

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