'Dominican Republic Facts'

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Here are some Dominican Republic facts that give you an idea what to expect from this amazing Caribbean country.

Dominican Republic Facts - Geography

The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of Hispaniola.
The Dominican Republic is the second largest Caribbean nation after Cuba.
The Dominican Republic is a democracy.
The Dominican Republic is divided into 31 provinces.
Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic.
The two largest islands near shore are Beata in the southwest and Saona Island in the southeast southwest.
The mainland in the Dominican Republic has four mountain ranges.
The Dominican Republic has four major rivers.
There are many lakes and coastal lagoons in the Dominican Republic.
Santo Domingo Metro is the transit system of the Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Republic has five major highways.

Dominican Republic Facts - Population

Estimated population of the Dominican Republic is about 9,500,000
The Dominican population is 71% multiracial, 15% white, and 14% black.
The Dominican Republic is 4.4% Protestant, 5.2% Christian, 90.4% Roman Catholic.
The Dominican Republic is Spanish speaking.
Education is free and required for kids between the ages of four and fourteen years of age.
The Dominican Republic birth rate is about 20.71 per 1000, and a death rate about 6.29 per 1000.

Fact - Culture

The culture of the Dominican Republic is a mix of the cultures of the Spanish colonists, African slaves, and Taino natives.

Fact - Food and Drinks

Dominican cuisine is a combination of Spanish and African influences.

Fact - Music

The Dominican Republic Merengue is the musical style.

Fact - Sports

The most popular sport in the Dominican Republic is Baseball.

Fact - Weather

The annual average temperature is 78 °F in a tropical climate.

Fact - Currency

The Dominican peso (DOP) is the national currency.

Dominican Republic Currency

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Dominican Food and Drinks

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