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Dominican Republic: flag, capital and facts

Dominican Republic is a country in Caribbean (North America). Its capital is Santo Domingo. Population — 11,427,557. Area — 48,671 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.

The flag of Dominican Republic

Blue and red split by a white cross.

The capital of Dominican Republic — Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo is the capital of Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo is the oldest European-built city in the Americas.

Facts about Dominican Republic

Capital: Santo Domingo
Continent: North America
Region: Caribbean
Population: 11,427,557
Area: 48,671 km²
Currency: DOP ($)
Status: UN member state
Coordinates: 19°, -70.66666666°

How to remember the name

The nameDominican Republic — beaches and the dancing merengue.

Did you know?

It's the only national flag in the world with a Bible on it.

Other countries of Caribbean

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