Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 is a fascinating country located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region. Officially known as Dominican Republic, it is home to roughly 11.4 million people and covers an area of about 48,671 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Dominican Republic — its capital Santo Domingo, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Dominican Republic on the map
Geographically, Dominican Republic belongs to Caribbean within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 48,671 km², which makes it the 132nd largest country or territory on Earth.
Dominican Republic has a coastline as well as land borders with Haiti — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Santo Domingo, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how dominican life really works.
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Population and languages of Dominican Republic
Around 11.4 million people live in Dominican Republic, making it the 85th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Dominican Republic is called a Dominican.
The main language spoken here is Spanish. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Dominican Republic — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Dominican Republic
The official currency is the Dominican peso (DOP, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Dominican Republic is +1. Websites from the country typically use the .do internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Dominican Republic are its flag, its capital Santo Domingo, and its approximate population of 11.4 million.
Neighbouring countries
Dominican Republic shares borders with 1 country:
Fun facts about Dominican Republic
- Dominican Republic's flag emoji is 🇩🇴 — its two-letter country code is DO and its three-letter code is DOM.
- Dominican Republic covers 48,671 km², ranking 132nd in the world by area.
- With about 11.4 million people, Dominican Republic holds the 85th spot in the world population ranking.
- Dominican Republic is a member state of the United Nations.
- Dominican Republic shares borders with 1 country.
Dominican Republic — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Dominican Republic?
- The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo.
- What is the population of Dominican Republic?
- Dominican Republic has a population of approximately 11,427,557 people, ranking 85th in the world.
- Where is Dominican Republic located?
- Dominican Republic is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Dominican Republic?
- The main language spoken in Dominican Republic is Spanish.
- What currency is used in Dominican Republic?
- Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso (DOP).
