Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean of the North American continent, with a population of 9,650,054, making it
the 85th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Santo Domingo with a total population of 2,253,437. The
country encompasses 48,730 square kilometers making it the 130th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
the North Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and Haiti.
President Leonel Fernandez Reyna is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and, along with Vice
President Rafael Alburquerque de Castro, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for four years
and is eligible for a second term. Its form of government is a democratic republic and they celebrate the creation of their
constitution on 28th of November 1996.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Spanish. It counts among its major religions Roman Catholic and other.
As sources of mass communication it has 120 AM, 56 FM, 4 Short Wave and 25 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Pico Duarte, its highest point at 3,175 meters, and Lago Enriquillo, its lowest point at –46
meters. Its principal waterway is the Atlantic Ocean, which measures 1,285 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are tourism, sugar processing, ferronickel
and gold mining, textiles, cement and tobacco. Its official currency is the Dominican Peso.
Here’s something you may not know about Dominican Republic. Today this beautiful island of outgoing people and
stunning scenery is currently the major tourist attraction in the Caribbean.
the 85th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Santo Domingo with a total population of 2,253,437. The
country encompasses 48,730 square kilometers making it the 130th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
the North Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and Haiti.
President Leonel Fernandez Reyna is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and, along with Vice
President Rafael Alburquerque de Castro, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for four years
and is eligible for a second term. Its form of government is a democratic republic and they celebrate the creation of their
constitution on 28th of November 1996.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Spanish. It counts among its major religions Roman Catholic and other.
As sources of mass communication it has 120 AM, 56 FM, 4 Short Wave and 25 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Pico Duarte, its highest point at 3,175 meters, and Lago Enriquillo, its lowest point at –46
meters. Its principal waterway is the Atlantic Ocean, which measures 1,285 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are tourism, sugar processing, ferronickel
and gold mining, textiles, cement and tobacco. Its official currency is the Dominican Peso.
Here’s something you may not know about Dominican Republic. Today this beautiful island of outgoing people and
stunning scenery is currently the major tourist attraction in the Caribbean.
| Barahona |
| Dominican Republic beach on the Caribbean Sea- Dominican Republic's lowest point |
| Sunset in the Dominican Republic |
| Dominican kids |
| Tradtional Dominican Republic dress |
| Fish- a staple of the Dominican Republic diet |
The Dominican Republic is listed as a major tourist attraction which I hope to visit very soon maybe
even for the rest of the summer so I can get my own pictures to post on here. Trust me, there will be
a whole lot more pictures than before. I really like their traditional dress and hope to wear it after I get
my tan! Please come here for the summer and see it for yourself.
even for the rest of the summer so I can get my own pictures to post on here. Trust me, there will be
a whole lot more pictures than before. I really like their traditional dress and hope to wear it after I get
my tan! Please come here for the summer and see it for yourself.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC
Updated 10/21/10
REPUBLIC
Updated 10/21/10
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
1.1% (2007 est.)
62,000
4,100
62,000
4,100
| Bahia de Samana |
| Climbers on Pico Duarte- Dominican Republic's highest point |
| Iglesia Sagrado Corazonde Jesus church in Moca on the Haiti border |
| Independence Park in Santo Domingo |
| Lago Enriquillo- Dominican Republic's lowest point |
| Bonoa in central Dominican Republic |
| Isla Beata- Dominican Republic's southernmost point on the Caribbean Sea |
| Isla Saona on the Caribbean Sea |
| Luperon- Dominican Republic's northernmost point on the Atlantic coast |
| Punta Cuna- the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic |
| Dajabon- Dominican Republic border crossing with Haiti |
| Rio Artibonito- Dominican Republic's westernmost point on the border with Haiti |
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| Santo Domingo- Dominican Republic's capital and largest city |
| Monte Christi on Manzanillo Bay on Dominican Republic's northwest Caribbean coast |
