Dominican Republic: useful information

The profile of the Dominican Republic

• Country: Dominican Republic
• Area 48 511 sq km
• Capital: Santo Domingo
• Population: +8 562 541 XNUMX
• Language: Spanish
• Religion: Catholics 81,9%, Protestants 6,4%, others 11,7%
• State law: Presidential republic
• Major cities: La Romana, San Pedro dei Macoris, Puerto Plata, La Vega

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Useful information about the Dominican Republic

• Currency: Dominican Peso
• Country code: 001809
• International license plate: SUN
• Driving lane: dx
• Entry documents: Passport
• Vaccination required: antimalarial prophylaxis
• Electric current: 230V
• Unit of measure: decimal metric
• Time Zones: - 4 hours (time in Italy)
• § Fixed date holidays:religious holidays follow the traditional Christian calendar, 27 February anniversary of the independence of Haitian rule, 1 May Labor Day, 16 August Restoration of the Republic.
• Climate: Hot humid tropical. Two seasons alternate: a relatively dry one that goes from November to April (80% humidity) and a rainy one that goes from May to October (80% humidity). From June to November the country is exposed to hurricanes.
• Average temperatures: 25,5°C (24°C in winter, 30°C in summer)
• Transportation: There are no direct flights, the airline Air Santo Domingo operates flights to most countries. Buses run throughout the country and taxis also offer a good service.
• Airports: Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata, La Romana

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