Geography
Dominican Republic is in Caribbean, North America. Its listed coordinates are 19, -70.66666666; it has Haiti.
Neighboring countries: Haiti
North America
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic is a country in Caribbean. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Santo Domingo
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean
- Population
- 10.8 million
- Area
- 48,671 km²
- Currency
- Dominican peso (DOP)
- Official language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +1809
- Internet TLD
- .do
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
Dominican Republic map preview: 19.00, -70.67
People and Culture
Dominican Republic uses Spanish in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Dominican Republic varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Dominican Republic is recorded with the official name Dominican Republic. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Santo Domingo
- Caribbean cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Santo Domingo
- Time zone data: UTC-04:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Dominican Republic is grouped under North America.
- Dominican Republic has a listed area of 48,671 km².
- Dominican Republic is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Dominican Republic
What is the capital of Dominican Republic?
The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo.
What continent is Dominican Republic in?
Dominican Republic is in North America.
What currency does Dominican Republic use?
Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso.
What language is spoken in Dominican Republic?
Spanish is listed for Dominican Republic in this database.