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Category: Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is a country in the Antilles. It shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti. There are 10.6 million residents (2016). The capital is Santo Domingo, the oldest American city. Christopher Columbus explored the Island on his first voyage in 1492. This was the first American territory to receive Spanish colonization. On his second trip, Colombo founded La Isabela. In 1538, the first American university was founded in Santo Domingo. In 1697, Spain recognized French dominance over the western part of the island, present-day Haiti. In 1821, Haitians came to control the entire island of Hispaniola. Independence was achieved in 1844, when the territory of Santo Domingo became the Dominican Republic.

Dominican Republic Flag and Meaning

Posted on August 11, 2020August 29, 2020 by countryaah

Flag of Dominican Republic Dominican Republic Flag Meaning The flag was created by the independence movement during the Haitian occupation of the Dominican Republic, 1822 – 1844. During the year the Dominican Republic became independent from Haiti, the flag was also adopted. The white cross is a symbol both of the Christian faith, and of…

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Dominican Republic Population

Posted on April 21, 2020July 12, 2020 by countryaah

The Dominican Republic has undergone several periods of dictatorship-like regimes. Today, poverty is widespread, and the social divisions in the country are great. The tourism industry is growing strongly and is an important source of income for the country. Key figures and facts Capital: Santo Domingo Ethnic groups: European + African origin 70.4%, African origin…

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Dominican Republic Airports

Posted on June 3, 2019June 28, 2020 by countryaah

As of 2019, there are 12 airports throughout the country of Dominican Republic according to IATA and ICAO. Through the table below, you can find name of each airport, its abbreviation, city location, and size. Airports in Dominican Republic are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that some airports serve internationally, while the other only…

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Dominican Republic Facts

Posted on June 3, 2019December 6, 2020 by countryaah

Dominican Republic, State of the Caribbean; 48,400 km2, 10.6 million residents (2019).The Dominican Republic encompasses the eastern part of the island of Hispaniola as well as a number of nearby smaller islands. The Dominican Republic borders west to Haiti. The capital is Santo Domingo (2.6 million residents, 2012). Country facts Republic of Dominicana / Dominican…

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Dominican Republic Holidays

Posted on June 2, 2019August 10, 2020 by countryaah

Dominican Republic Public Holidays Searching for the national holidays in Dominican Republic? All public holidays in Dominican Republic are treated like Sundays. This means that most of the Dominican Republic employees have a day off and all schools are closed on these office holidays. If you are planning a trip to Dominican Republic and want…

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What is the Capital of Dominican Republic? Santo Domingo

Posted on June 2, 2019April 27, 2020 by countryaah

Santo Domingo is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic. The city is located on the south coast, at the outlet of Río Ozama in the Caribbean. It has 2 945 000 residents (2015, CIA World Factbook). Santo Domingo is the country’s industrial, cultural, administrative and economic center. The city has a mix…

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Embassies of Dominican Republic

Posted on June 2, 2019November 5, 2019 by countryaah

List of all Dominican Republic embassies and consulates in foreign countries or regions, including the city where it is located, street or mailing address, contact phone number and fax information. If you come from Dominican Republic and need help from these diplomatic missions, please refer to the following list to find one that is close…

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List of Foreign Embassies in Dominican Republic

Posted on June 2, 2019November 5, 2019 by countryaah

Countryaah.com provides a full list of foreign embassies and consulates located in Dominican Republic in alphabetical order. If you plan to travel from Dominican Republic to other countries, this information can help you prepare your visit, including applying visa and packing your baggage. See the following list of diplomatic missions in Dominican Republic for detailed…

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Dominican Republic Import Restrictions

Posted on June 2, 2019November 3, 2019 by countryaah

In order to enter Dominican Republic, certain goods are subject to specific controls and, regardless of their value and quantity, they require the consent of Dominican Republic government, preferably, license must be obtained prior to passage through the customs, preventing the goods from being retained. On this page, you will see what kinds of items…

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Dominican Republic Major Trade Partners

Posted on June 1, 2019September 25, 2019 by countryaah

Buying and selling are essential for any country to develop its economy and maintain good relations with other nations. The first table below shows top trading partners of Dominican Rep. in terms of export sales (selling), including United States, Haiti, and Netherlands. The second lists top trade partners of Dominican Rep. regarding import total (buying)….

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Dominican Republic Major Imports

Posted on June 1, 2019November 17, 2019 by countryaah

Based on the statistics of United Nations, Dominican Rep. imported US$27,664 million worth of goods around the world in 2018. Among all the top products imported to Dominican Rep., Non Crude Oil contributes to 3.01% of total trade value, equal to US$833,971 thousand. The second imported is Crude Oil, which accounts for 1.78%. The following…

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Dominican Republic Major Exports

Posted on June 1, 2019November 17, 2019 by countryaah

According to the statistics of CIA FactBook, Dominican Rep. exported US$16,830 million worth of goods around the world in 2018. Among all the top products exported from Dominican Rep., Ferroalloys contribute to 3.21% of total trade value, equal to US$541,012 thousand. The second exported are Medical, Dental & Vet Instruments, which account for 3.17%. The…

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