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Dominican Republic: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Dominican Republic: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Santo Domingo
- Population
- 11.5 million
- Area
- 48,671 km²
- Currency
- Dominican Peso ($)
#85 by population · #128 by area · #64 economy in the world · #45 by population density
Population and society
Population of do, 1960–2025. From 3.3 million in 1960 to 11.5 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 237 per km² (rank 45 of 194)
- Urban population
- 72.5% (2025)
- Under 15
- 26.2% (2025)
- Over 65
- 8.2% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 2.22 (2024)
- Internet users
- 91% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $127.4B (rank 64 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 5.1% (2025)
- Inflation
- 3.9% (2025)
- Forests
- 46.7% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 3 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- -46 m (Lake Enriquillo)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- National Anthem of the Dominican Republic
- Official name
- República Dominicana
- Motto
- Dios, Patria, Libertad (Spanish)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +1
- Internet domain
- .do
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Demonym
- Dominican
Geography
- Continent
- Americas
- Neighbouring countries
- Haiti
- Highest point
- Pico Duarte (3,101 m)
- Largest city
- Santo Domingo, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Independence from
- Haiti (1844)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $11,059 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 73.9 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.776 (rank 89 of 193)
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Dominican Republic?
Santo Domingo
How many people live in Dominican Republic?
11.5 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Dominican Republic?
Dominican Peso
What is the official language of Dominican Republic?
Spanish
What is the calling code of Dominican Republic?
+1
Which countries border Dominican Republic?
Haiti
What is the highest point of Dominican Republic?
Pico Duarte (3,101 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.