The Dominican Republic profile
- Country: Dominican Republic
- Area: 48,511 sq km
- Capital: Santo Domingo
- Population: 8,562,541
- Language: Spanish
- Religion: Catholics 81.9%, Protestants 6.4%, others 11.7%
- Government system: Presidential Republic
- Major cities: La Romana, San Pedro de Macoris, Puerto Plata, La Vega
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Useful information about the Dominican Republic
- Currency: Dominican Peso
- International dialing code: 001809
- International license plate: DOM
- Driving side: right
- Entry documents: Passport
- Required vaccination: malaria prophylaxis
- Electric current: 230V
- Unit of measurement: decimal metric
- Time zones: – 4 hours (Italy time)
- § Fixed date holidays: religious holidays follow the traditional Christian calendar, February 27th anniversary of independence from Haitian rule, May 1st Labor Day, August 16th Restoration of the Republic.
- Climate: Hot humid tropical. Two seasons alternate: a relatively dry one from November to April (humidity 80%) and a rainy season from May to October (humidity 80%). From June to November the country is exposed to hurricanes.
- Average temperatures: 25.5°C (24°C in winter, 30°C in summer)
- Transport: there are no direct flights, the airline Air Santo Domingo operates flights in most countries. Buses travel around the country and taxis also offer good service.
- Airports: Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata, La Romana
