Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
People: Dominican
Dominican Republic is located in Caribbean and has a population of around 10.8 million. Its capital city is Santo Domingo, and the most widely spoken official language is Spanish.
By the numbers, Dominican Republic is the 88th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.13% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 128th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 221 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Dominican Republic — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Santo Domingo |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Caribbean |
| Population | 10,771,504 |
| Area | 48,671 km² |
| Currency | Dominican peso (DOP) $ |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Dialling Code | +1 |
| Internet TLD | .do |
| Timezone | UTC-04:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | DO / DOM |
| Borders | Haiti |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dominican Republic
What is the capital and currency of Dominican Republic?
The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo and the currency is the Dominican peso (DOP), symbol $.
What is the capital of Dominican Republic?
The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo.
What currency does Dominican Republic use?
Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso (DOP, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?
The official language of Dominican Republic is Spanish.
What is the dialling code for Dominican Republic?
The international dialling code for Dominican Republic is +1.
What side of the road does Dominican Republic drive on?
Dominican Republic drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Dominican Republic
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