Dominican Republic

Country Dominican Republic
Capital Santo Domingo
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Peso(DOP)
Languages Spanish

Santo Domingo

Information

Introduction

Explored and claimed by Christopher COLUMBUS on his first voyage in 1492, the island of Hispaniola became a springboard for Spanish conquest of the Caribbean and the American mainland. In 1697, Spain recognized French dominion over the western third of the island, which in 1804 became Haiti. The remainder of the island, by then known as Santo Domingo, sought to gain its own independence in 1821 but was conquered and ruled by the Haitians for 22 years; it finally attained independence as the Dominican Republic in 1844. In 1861, the Dominicans voluntarily returned to the Spanish Empire, but two years later they launched a war that restored independence in 1865. A legacy of unsettled, mostly non-representative rule followed, capped by the dictatorship of Rafael Leonidas TRUJILLO from 1930-61. Juan BOSCH was elected president in 1962 but was deposed in a military coup in 1963. In 1965, the United States led an intervention in the midst of a civil war sparked by an uprising to restore BOSCH. In 1966, Joaquin BALAGUER defeated BOSCH in an election to become president. BALAGUER maintained a tight grip on power for most of the next 30 years when international reaction to flawed elections forced him to curtail his term in 1996. Since then, regular competitive elections have been held in which opposition candidates have won the presidency. Former President (1996-2000) Leonel FERNANDEZ Reyna won election to a new term in 2004 following a constitutional amendment allowing presidents to serve more than one term, and was since reelected to a second consecutive term.

[+] Geography

[+] People

[+] Government

Video

Map


View Larger Map

References

Dominican Republic - Wikipedia
Dominican Republic - CIA World Fact Book
Dominican Republic - BBC
Dominican Republic - Timeline - BBC

Cities

Links

News Headlines

Google News
La Rosa Holdings secures rights to market luxury project in Dominican Republic - Investing.comLa Rosa Holdings secures rights to market luxury project in Dominican Republic  Investing.com

Puerto Rico -Dominican Republic Women FIVB Girls' U19 World Championship 2025 06.07.2025 - Volleyball WorldPuerto Rico -Dominican Republic Women FIVB Girls' U19 World Championship 2025 06.07.2025  Volleyball World

Canadian tourist from Nova Scotia found dead on Dominican Republic beach - Global NewsCanadian tourist from Nova Scotia found dead on Dominican Republic beach  Global News

A Caribbean ‘Promised Land’ Where the Beaches Go On Forever - The New York TimesA Caribbean ‘Promised Land’ Where the Beaches Go On Forever  The New York Times

Too scared to go to hospital: the pregnant women in Dominican Republic dying because of deportation fears - The GuardianToo scared to go to hospital: the pregnant women in Dominican Republic dying because of deportation fears  The Guardian

A 5.7 magnitude quake strikes near the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico and causes minor damage - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosA 5.7 magnitude quake strikes near the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico and causes minor damage  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Mexico 3-2 Dominican Rep (Jun 14, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPNMexico 3-2 Dominican Rep (Jun 14, 2025) Game Analysis  ESPN

Owner of Dominican club whose roof collapsed and killed 236 is arrested - NPROwner of Dominican club whose roof collapsed and killed 236 is arrested  NPR

American tourists in popular vacation spot face increased risk of being killed, robbed - Fox NewsAmerican tourists in popular vacation spot face increased risk of being killed, robbed  Fox News

Ontario man recounts ordeal after being stuck in Dominican Republic on 'bogus' drug charges - CBCOntario man recounts ordeal after being stuck in Dominican Republic on 'bogus' drug charges  CBC

IAEA Supports the Dominican Republic to Enhance Radiation Protection of Workers - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Supports the Dominican Republic to Enhance Radiation Protection of Workers  International Atomic Energy Agency

WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Finals 2025: New Zealand, Venezuela take control of Group A; Dominican Republic, USA in Group B - World Baseball Softball Confederation - wbscWBSC Men's Softball World Cup Finals 2025: New Zealand, Venezuela take control of Group A; Dominican Republic, USA in Group B  World Baseball Softball Confederation - wbsc

Mexico vs Dominican Republic - Class. 7-8 - FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2025 - fiba.basketballMexico vs Dominican Republic - Class. 7-8 - FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2025  fiba.basketball

Dominican Republic's Tourism Sector to Contribute Over $21 Billion to Economy by 2025 - Hotel News ResourceDominican Republic's Tourism Sector to Contribute Over $21 Billion to Economy by 2025  Hotel News Resource

USA Dominate Dominican Republic 110-44 in 2025 FIFA Women’s AmeriCup Quarterfinal - USA BasketballUSA Dominate Dominican Republic 110-44 in 2025 FIFA Women’s AmeriCup Quarterfinal  USA Basketball

Man found safe after leaving for Dominican Republic to save marriage - NBC4 WashingtonMan found safe after leaving for Dominican Republic to save marriage  NBC4 Washington

TotalEnergies sells renewable assets in Portugal, buys them in Dominican Republic - ReutersTotalEnergies sells renewable assets in Portugal, buys them in Dominican Republic  Reuters

US issues travel warning for Dominican Republic as violent crime surges - The Times of IndiaUS issues travel warning for Dominican Republic as violent crime surges  The Times of India

Discover How Marriott’s Luxury Resorts In The Bahamas And Dominican Republic Are Revolutionizing Caribbean Travel - Travel And Tour WorldDiscover How Marriott’s Luxury Resorts In The Bahamas And Dominican Republic Are Revolutionizing Caribbean Travel  Travel And Tour World

2025 News items - WTO Chairs Programme activities launched at Dominican Republic university - World Trade Organization2025 News items - WTO Chairs Programme activities launched at Dominican Republic university  World Trade Organization

Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 221 - - News On AIR -Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 221 -  News On AIR -

Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse: Families await loved ones as hope of finding survivors fades - The HinduDominican Republic nightclub roof collapse: Families await loved ones as hope of finding survivors fades  The Hindu

WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Finals 2025 Opening Day: Dominican Republic walk off Japan; Venezuela shutout Argentina for first tournament win; USA open with a statement win over Australia - World Baseball Softball Confederation - wbscWBSC Men's Softball World Cup Finals 2025 Opening Day: Dominican Republic walk off Japan; Venezuela shutout Argentina for first tournament win; USA open with a statement win over Australia  World Baseball Softball Confederation - wbsc

Dominican Republic vs Colombia - Class. 5-8 - FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2025 - fiba.basketballDominican Republic vs Colombia - Class. 5-8 - FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2025  fiba.basketball

Cameroon vs Dominican Republic - Class. 13-16 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 - fiba.basketballCameroon vs Dominican Republic - Class. 13-16 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025  fiba.basketball

Family, pride and power: Elias Valerio's moment shines in Dominican Republic win - World Baseball Softball Confederation - wbscFamily, pride and power: Elias Valerio's moment shines in Dominican Republic win  World Baseball Softball Confederation - wbsc

Jordan vs Dominican Republic - Class. 15-16 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 - fiba.basketballJordan vs Dominican Republic - Class. 15-16 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025  fiba.basketball

United States soars to Semi-Finals after win over Dominican Republic - fiba.basketballUnited States soars to Semi-Finals after win over Dominican Republic  fiba.basketball

Colombia defeats Dominican Republic to stay on path to World Cup 2026 - fiba.basketballColombia defeats Dominican Republic to stay on path to World Cup 2026  fiba.basketball

Dominican Republic surpasses 6 million visitors in first half of the year - Dominican TodayDominican Republic surpasses 6 million visitors in first half of the year  Dominican Today

Liquefied Natural Gas: TotalEnergies will supply 400,000 Tons of LNG per year for 15 years in the Dominican Republic - TotalEnergies.comLiquefied Natural Gas: TotalEnergies will supply 400,000 Tons of LNG per year for 15 years in the Dominican Republic  TotalEnergies.com

Dominican Republic leads with One Health innovation to safeguard food security - Food and Agriculture OrganizationDominican Republic leads with One Health innovation to safeguard food security  Food and Agriculture Organization

Empowering rural women through innovative public policies in the Dominican Republic - Food and Agriculture OrganizationEmpowering rural women through innovative public policies in the Dominican Republic  Food and Agriculture Organization

FBI joins search for missing Indian-origin student in Dominican Republic - Business StandardFBI joins search for missing Indian-origin student in Dominican Republic  Business Standard

Top Banks In The Dominican Republic - Global Finance MagazineTop Banks In The Dominican Republic  Global Finance Magazine

US Tourists Flocking to Dominican Republic, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica, and More While Caribbean Travel Surges in With Big Gains From Canada, UK, Netherlands, Germany, France and More - Travel And Tour WorldUS Tourists Flocking to Dominican Republic, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica, and More While Caribbean Travel Surges in With Big Gains From Canada, UK, Netherlands, Germany, France and More  Travel And Tour World

Watch: Chilling footage shows the moment roof collapsed in Dominican Republic killing 184 - The Times of IndiaWatch: Chilling footage shows the moment roof collapsed in Dominican Republic killing 184  The Times of India

'Person Of Interest' Named After Indian Student Goes Missing In Dominican Republic - NDTV'Person Of Interest' Named After Indian Student Goes Missing In Dominican Republic  NDTV

Video: Moment When Roof Collapsed At Dominican Republic Night Club, Killing Nearly 100 - NDTVVideo: Moment When Roof Collapsed At Dominican Republic Night Club, Killing Nearly 100  NDTV

Canadian Travelers Aren't Impressed With A New Fee Set By The Dominican Republic Government - TheTravelCanadian Travelers Aren't Impressed With A New Fee Set By The Dominican Republic Government  TheTravel

Dominican Republic Mourns After Nightclub Roof Collapse Kills 220 - NDTVDominican Republic Mourns After Nightclub Roof Collapse Kills 220  NDTV

Person of interest identified in disappearance of Indian student in Dominican Republic: Report - Deccan HeraldPerson of interest identified in disappearance of Indian student in Dominican Republic: Report  Deccan Herald

Precipitate's Trench Sampling Yields 6.4 g/t Gold over 1.0m, Further Refining the CN Zone at the Juan de Herrera Project, Dominican Republic - TradingViewPrecipitate's Trench Sampling Yields 6.4 g/t Gold over 1.0m, Further Refining the CN Zone at the Juan de Herrera Project, Dominican Republic  TradingView

Starbucks Opens First Store in Santiago to Celebrate Its 5th Anniversary in the Dominican Republic - Starbucks HistoriasStarbucks Opens First Store in Santiago to Celebrate Its 5th Anniversary in the Dominican Republic  Starbucks Historias

Dominican Republic nightclub collapse: Despair as death toll rises - BBCDominican Republic nightclub collapse: Despair as death toll rises  BBC

acciona.org starts its universal energy access project in Dominican Republic - Accionaacciona.org starts its universal energy access project in Dominican Republic  Acciona

Why is the Dominican Republic deporting Haitian migrants? - Al JazeeraWhy is the Dominican Republic deporting Haitian migrants?  Al Jazeera

Road and Digital Infrastructure Sector Assessment Program for the Dominican Republic | InfraSAP - World BankRoad and Digital Infrastructure Sector Assessment Program for the Dominican Republic | InfraSAP  World Bank

Chabad Opens on the Dominican Republic’s North Coast - Chabad Lubavitch World HeadquartersChabad Opens on the Dominican Republic’s North Coast  Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters

Roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills 113 - BBCRoof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills 113  BBC

Precipitate Gold trenches 6.4 g/t gold over 1.0 metres at the Juan de Herrera Project, Dominican Republic - Resource World MagazinePrecipitate Gold trenches 6.4 g/t gold over 1.0 metres at the Juan de Herrera Project, Dominican Republic  Resource World Magazine

Rescuers race against time after Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse - Al JazeeraRescuers race against time after Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse  Al Jazeera

World Emblem To Open New 100,000-Square-Foot Factory In Dominican Republic - members.asicentral.comWorld Emblem To Open New 100,000-Square-Foot Factory In Dominican Republic  members.asicentral.com

Advancing sustainable agroforestry in Dominican Republic Biosphere Reserve - UnescoAdvancing sustainable agroforestry in Dominican Republic Biosphere Reserve  Unesco

At least 113 reported killed in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse - Al JazeeraAt least 113 reported killed in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse  Al Jazeera

More than 70 people dead after roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub - The GuardianMore than 70 people dead after roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub  The Guardian

Dominican Republic Successfully Eradicate Mediterranean Fruit Fly Infestation in Record Time - International Atomic Energy AgencyDominican Republic Successfully Eradicate Mediterranean Fruit Fly Infestation in Record Time  International Atomic Energy Agency

Digital 2025: The Dominican Republic - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: The Dominican Republic  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

The Take: Why is the Dominican Republic deporting Haitian migrants? - Al JazeeraThe Take: Why is the Dominican Republic deporting Haitian migrants?  Al Jazeera

Death toll hits 218 after nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic - Al JazeeraDeath toll hits 218 after nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic  Al Jazeera

Sweden and the Dominican Republic sign bilateral climate cooperation agreement - EnergimyndighetenSweden and the Dominican Republic sign bilateral climate cooperation agreement  Energimyndigheten

GIEWS Country Brief: Dominican Republic 14-March-2025 - ReliefWebGIEWS Country Brief: Dominican Republic 14-March-2025  ReliefWeb

DREF Final Report: Dominican Republic: Floods (MDRDO016) - ReliefWebDREF Final Report: Dominican Republic: Floods (MDRDO016)  ReliefWeb

Dominican Republic - General DebateDominican Republic  General Debate

Abinader denies Sinaloa Cartel presence in the Dominican Republic - Dominican TodayAbinader denies Sinaloa Cartel presence in the Dominican Republic  Dominican Today

Owners of Doomed Nightclub in Dominican Republic Knew Roof Was Shoddy - The New York TimesOwners of Doomed Nightclub in Dominican Republic Knew Roof Was Shoddy  The New York Times

Toronto to Dominican Republic flights - Travel And Tour WorldToronto to Dominican Republic flights  Travel And Tour World

Dominican Republic strives to address low rates of financial inclusion - TheBanker.comDominican Republic strives to address low rates of financial inclusion  TheBanker.com

NASA Welcomes Dominican Republic as 44th Artemis Accords Signatory - NASA (.gov)NASA Welcomes Dominican Republic as 44th Artemis Accords Signatory  NASA (.gov)

Dominican Republic deports pregnant women in ‘inhumane’ migrant crackdown - The GuardianDominican Republic deports pregnant women in ‘inhumane’ migrant crackdown  The Guardian

Army Commander guarantees security on the Dominican-Haitian border - Dominican TodayArmy Commander guarantees security on the Dominican-Haitian border  Dominican Today

Dominican Republic in search of first Gold Cup win against Suriname - ConcacafDominican Republic in search of first Gold Cup win against Suriname  Concacaf

All-Inclusive Resort Zemi Miches Punta Cana Debuts in the Dominican Republic - Stories From HiltonAll-Inclusive Resort Zemi Miches Punta Cana Debuts in the Dominican Republic  Stories From Hilton

Russia opens embassy in Dominican Republic - Anadolu AjansiRussia opens embassy in Dominican Republic  Anadolu Ajansi

HIGHLIGHTS: USA vs Dominican Republic | 2025 FIBA Women's AmeriCup | July 4, 2025 - USA BasketballHIGHLIGHTS: USA vs Dominican Republic | 2025 FIBA Women's AmeriCup | July 4, 2025  USA Basketball

Secretary Rubio’s Call with President Abinader of the Dominican Republic - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary Rubio’s Call with President Abinader of the Dominican Republic  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Sudiksha Konanki: Search intensifies for missing US student in Dominican Republic - CNNSudiksha Konanki: Search intensifies for missing US student in Dominican Republic  CNN

Dominican Republic expels hundreds of pregnant women to Haiti, UN says - France 24Dominican Republic expels hundreds of pregnant women to Haiti, UN says  France 24

Getting around safely in the Dominican Republic as a U.S. citizen - U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic (.gov)Getting around safely in the Dominican Republic as a U.S. citizen  U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic (.gov)

Marine salvage company threatens Dominican Republic - Global Arbitration ReviewMarine salvage company threatens Dominican Republic  Global Arbitration Review

Dominican Republic boosts security on border with crisis-ridden Haiti - Al JazeeraDominican Republic boosts security on border with crisis-ridden Haiti  Al Jazeera

anada Supercharges Toronto’s Winter Travel Choices As WestJet Launches New Flights To Mexico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, And The Caribbean’s Most Sought-After Getaways - Travel And Tour Worldanada Supercharges Toronto’s Winter Travel Choices As WestJet Launches New Flights To Mexico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, And The Caribbean’s Most Sought-After Getaways  Travel And Tour World

A Saint Luis Rey From The Dominican Republic - Cigar AficionadoA Saint Luis Rey From The Dominican Republic  Cigar Aficionado

The Dominican Republic reaffirms its support to the Trust Fund for Victims through a voluntary contribution - | International Criminal CourtThe Dominican Republic reaffirms its support to the Trust Fund for Victims through a voluntary contribution  | International Criminal Court

UN alert over rising deportations of Haitian mothers and newborns from Dominican Republic - UN NewsUN alert over rising deportations of Haitian mothers and newborns from Dominican Republic  UN News

US companies are scrambling to move supply chains. This small island could be the answer - CNNUS companies are scrambling to move supply chains. This small island could be the answer  CNN

Dominican Republic, Kenya sign agreement supporting Haiti security mission - Anadolu AjansiDominican Republic, Kenya sign agreement supporting Haiti security mission  Anadolu Ajansi

For Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic, ‘reproduction is like a death sentence’ - The ConversationFor Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic, ‘reproduction is like a death sentence’  The Conversation

Dominican Republic nightclub collapse: Relatives press charges against owner - BBCDominican Republic nightclub collapse: Relatives press charges against owner  BBC

Secretary of State Marco Rubio And Dominican President Luis Abinader At a Joint Press Availability - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary of State Marco Rubio And Dominican President Luis Abinader At a Joint Press Availability  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Comprehensive Update on HIV Programmes in the Dominican Republic - UNAIDSComprehensive Update on HIV Programmes in the Dominican Republic  UNAIDS

Nightclub roof collapse kills at least 184 in Dominican Republic, including former MLB players - CNNNightclub roof collapse kills at least 184 in Dominican Republic, including former MLB players  CNN

Purdue, Dominican Republic chart ambitious path for strategic collaboration with campus visit of President Luis Abinader - Purdue UniversityPurdue, Dominican Republic chart ambitious path for strategic collaboration with campus visit of President Luis Abinader  Purdue University

Dominican Republic ends search for survivors after nightclub roof collapse - The GuardianDominican Republic ends search for survivors after nightclub roof collapse  The Guardian

Dominican Republic detains pregnant Haitian women in hospital swoop - BBCDominican Republic detains pregnant Haitian women in hospital swoop  BBC

Dominican Republic soccer is on a bold journey to raise hope and challenge baseball - The Athletic - The New York TimesDominican Republic soccer is on a bold journey to raise hope and challenge baseball - The Athletic  The New York Times

CNN visited the beach where a missing American student spent her final moments. Here’s what we saw - CNNCNN visited the beach where a missing American student spent her final moments. Here’s what we saw  CNN

La Rosa Realty Secures Exclusive Rights for Luxury IBIS Project Sales in Puerto Rico | LRHC Stock News - Stock TitanLa Rosa Realty Secures Exclusive Rights for Luxury IBIS Project Sales in Puerto Rico | LRHC Stock News  Stock Titan

Costa Rica and Dominican Republic meet in Texas - ConcacafCosta Rica and Dominican Republic meet in Texas  Concacaf

Dominican Republic’s tourism industry takes a sustainable turn - EuromoneyDominican Republic’s tourism industry takes a sustainable turn  Euromoney