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The island of Hispaniola, the second largest island in the Caribbean, contains two separate countries; the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Columbus claimed Hispaniola in 1492, and it later became the major launching base for the Spanish conquest of the Caribbean, as well as the American mainland.

Subsequently, disease and slavery were introduced by the Spanish conquistadors, and the indigenous Arawak peoples were destroyed.

In the 17th Century, with the Spanish in control, the French established a colony on the island. The Spanish later ceded the western third of Hispaniola in 1697, which in 1804 became known as Haiti.

The remainder of the island, then known as Santo Domingo, declared its independence in 1821, however, it was immediately occupied by Haiti. It finally gained total independence in 1844, and became the Dominican Republic.

Ruled by a series of dictators for the next 134 years, democracy was finally introduced in 1978. Today this beautiful island of gregarious people and stunning scenery is a popular Caribbean destination, as unlike its neighbor to the west, the country's economy is one of the fasting growing in the western hemisphere.

Read more about the Dominican Republic here!

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name Dominican Republic

Population 9,219,800

Capital City Santo Domingo (2.25 million)

Languages Spanish (official)

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Official Currency Dominican Peso

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Religions Catholic (95%)

Latitude/Longitude 19º 00N, 70º 40W

Land Area 48,730 sq km (18,815 sq miles)

Highest Pt. Pico Duarte, 10,417 ft. (3,175 m)

Landforms The Dominican Republic, occupying the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, is mountainous in the central and west, while extensive lowlands dominate the east.

The rugged Cordillera Central (mountains) include Pico Duarte, the country's highest point, and the highest point in the Caribbean. Several peaks here exceed 5,000 ft. Lesser ranges cover the northern coastlines, and the southwestern border areas with Haiti.

Compared to the tropical conditions in the west, the lowlands of the southeast are exceptionally dry, with very little usable plant growth.

Lake Enriquillo, on the southwestern border, is the largest lake, while the largest rivers include the Yaque del Norte and Yuna. Dozens of smaller rivers and streams run from the mountains to the sea.

Maps and more...

Dominican Republic Outline Map here

Dominican Republic Large Map here

Dominician Republic CIA Map here!

Hispaniola Map(s) here

Caribbean page

North American Map here

West Indies Map here

Suggested Links

Dominican Republic Tourism here

Dominican Republic (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here!

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