Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic is a country in North America (Caribbean). Its capital is Santo Domingo. It has about 11,520,487 inhabitants (84th of 194 by population) and covers 48,671 km² (128th of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Caribbean |
| Population | 11,520,487 (2025) |
| Area | 48,671 km² |
| Currencies | Dominican peso ($) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Demonym | Dominican |
| Borders | Haiti |
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