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Dominican Republic



Basic Information:

Official Name: Dominican Republic
Population: 10,401,922
Area: 48,730 km2
Capital City: Santo Domingo
Major Religion: Roman Catholic
Currency: Dominican Republic peso (DOP)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT -4
Current time: 12:10am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 809
Region: Caribbean
Language: Spanish
Useful Travel Phrases in: Spanish

Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.godominicanrepublic.com
Electricity: 110V
Electrical Socket:

Type A

Type B


Travel Cost: $$$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Colonial City of Santo Domingo
  • Beach resorts in Puerto Plata and Punta Cana

Health Advisory: