Dominican Republic Quick Facts…
Official Name | The Dominican Republic |
Common Name | (The) Dominican Republic – /dəˈmɪn.ɪ.kən ɹɪˌpəb.lɪk/ |
Nationality | Dominican(s) – noun, Dominican – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1844 (from Haiti) |
Administrative Divisions | 10 regions |
Total Population | 10.8 million (#86) with 84.4% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Santo Domingo (capital city) |
Major Languages | Spanish (official) |
Electricity Access | 98.1% of total population |
Internet Access | 85% of total population |
Currency | Dominican Pesos (DOP) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $207.1 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $18,600 (#97) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 48,670 sq km / 18,792 sq mi (#131) with 0.7% water area |
Geographic Region | Americas – Caribbean Islands |
Bordering Countries | Haiti |
Bordering Water Bodies | Caribbean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean |
National Anthem: “National Anthem”