The Dominican Republic is the second largest and most diverse country in the Caribbean, located just two hours south of Miami, less than four hours from New York and eight hours from most European cities. Known for the warmth and hospitality of our people, the Dominican Republic is a destination like no other, characterized by breathtaking nature, intriguing history and rich culture.
Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south, our exuberant, tropical island paradise boasts approximately 1609 km of coastline, 402 km of some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, magnificent resorts and hotels and a variety of sporting activities , recreational and entertainment. Here you can dance to the exciting rhythm of merengue, rejuvenate in our various luxury facilities, explore ancient memories of centuries past, pamper yourself with delicious Dominican gastronomy or enjoy eco-tourism adventures in our stunning national parks, mountain ranges, rivers and beaches .
General data of the Dominican Republic
Official name: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Government type: REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY
Capital SANTO DOMINGO (named “oldest city in the New World)
Independence 27 FEBRUARY 1844
National holiday DEPENDENCE DAY (27 FEBRUARY)
Official language SPANISH
Territorial political division 31 PROVINCES, 1 NATIONAL DISTRICT (each of the provinces has its own capital or municipality)
Density 208.2 hab/km²
Pro-capite GDP $8.05 USD (2018)
Currency DOMINICAN PESO (RD $) (you can get the exchange rate on the following site web: www.bancentral.gov.do)
Nationality DOMINICAN (not lost when choosing or acquiring another nationality)
