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Dominican Republic — silhouette, capital and facts
The Dominican Republic is in Caribbean and its capital is Santo Domingo. With about 11 million people and 48,671 km², it ranks 128th in area and 84th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of the Dominican Republic, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Santo Domingo
- Continent
- Caribbean
- Population
- about 11 million
- Area
- 48,671 km²
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Dominican peso
- Flag colors
- blue, red, white
Borders
The Dominican Republic shares a land border with 1 country: Haiti.
Fun facts about the Dominican Republic
- Santo Domingo has the first permanent European colonial city in the Americas, founded in 1496.
- Pico Duarte, at about 3,100 m, is the highest point in the Caribbean.
- Merengue, the national rhythm, has been a UNESCO Intangible Heritage tradition since 2016.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the Dominican Republic?
The capital of the Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo.
Which continent is the Dominican Republic in?
The Dominican Republic is in Caribbean.
Which countries border the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic shares a land border with 1 country: Haiti.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of the Dominican Republic?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. The Dominican Republic is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about the Dominican Republic?
Santo Domingo has the first permanent European colonial city in the Americas, founded in 1496. Pico Duarte, at about 3,100 m, is the highest point in the Caribbean. Merengue, the national rhythm, has been a UNESCO Intangible Heritage tradition since 2016.
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