Dominican Republic
Population: 8.5 million.
Area: 48,730 square km, 48,730 square miles.
Language(s): Spanish, some English, French, German & Italian.
Capital City: Santo Domingo.
Major Cities: Santiago.
Local Time: GMT -4
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP 1 = 100 Centavos)
Notes: DOP: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000, 2,000
Coins: DOP: 1, 5. Centavos: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500
Dialling Code: 1...
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Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.
Passports
Required by all.
Passport Validity: Passports must be valid 6 months beyond intended length of...
Puerto Plata (POP).
Punta Cana (PUJ).
Santo Domingo Las Americas (SDQ).
The Dominican Republic has a developing economy. Tourist facilities vary according to price and location. The capital is Santo Domingo.
CRIME: Petty street crime does occur, and normal precautions should be taken.
MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical care is limited, especially outside Santo Domingo. Within Santo Domingo, there is an emergency 911 service, but outside the capital,...
Climate: Temperatures are high throughout the year, sea breezes help to counteract the humidity, so it is rarely unbearable. As this is the most mountainous island in the Caribbean, higher areas are much cooler and wetter than lowland areas. The north coast is wetter than the south, which is wetter than most other Caribbean islands during the rainy season from May-Oct, when...
