What Language Do They Speak in Dominican Republic?

The flag of the Dominican Republic is divided into four rectangles by a centered white cross that extends to the edges of the field and bears the national coat of arms in its center. The upper hoist-side and lower fly-side rectangles are blue and the lower hoist-side and upper fly-side rectangles are red.
Official language of Dominican Republic Spanish

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

The official language of Dominican Republic is Spanish. Spanish is also an official language in 20 other countries worldwide.

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Languages in Dominican Republic — FAQ

What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?

The official language of Dominican Republic is Spanish.

How many official languages does Dominican Republic have?

Dominican Republic has 1 official language: Spanish.

Is Spanish spoken anywhere else?

Spanish is also an official language in 20 other countries.

🌍 All facts about Dominican Republic 🏛️ Capital: Santo Domingo 💰 Currency: Dominican peso

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