Quick Data on Dominican Republic
| Short Name | The Dominican |
| Capital | Santo Domingo |
| Long Name | Dominican Republic |
| Country Code | DR |
| Continent | Central America and the Caribbean |
| Total Area | 48,670 sq km |
| Population | 10,499,707 |
| Language | Spanish |
| Nationality | Dominican(s) |
Geography of Dominican Republic
As a country in Central America, with coordinates at 19 00 N, 70 40 W, Dominican Republic neighbors Haiti 376 km. The terrain in Dominican Republic is described as rugged highlands and mountains interspersed with fertile valleys, with an average elevation point of 424 m. The climate of Dominican Republic: tropical maritime; little seasonal temperature variation; seasonal variation in rainfall.
| Surface Total | 48,670 sq km |
| Land Surface | 48,320 sq km |
| Water Surface | 350 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 376 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Haiti 376 km |
| Coastline | 1,288 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Lago Enriquillo -46 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Pico Duarte 3,098 m |
Resources of Dominican Republic
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being nickel, bauxite, gold, silver, arable land. The agricultural land occupies 51.50% of Dominican Republic, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 40.80%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 51.50% | 24,885 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 3,070 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 40.80% | 19,715 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 7.70% | 3,721 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Dominican Republic
The population of the country is estimated at 10,499,707 people, with the biggest urban area having 3.318 million SANTO DOMINGO (capital) (2020). Known as Dominican(s), the people from Dominican Republic come from diversified ethnic groups such as mixed 70.4% (mestizo/indio 58%, mulatto 12.4%), black 15.8%, white 13.5%, other 0.3% (2014 est.). The official language is Spanish. Religions: Roman Catholic 47.8%, Protestant 21.3%, other 2.2%, none 28%, don’t know/no response .7% (2017 est.).
| Population | 10,499,707 |
| Nationality | Dominican(s) |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Other Languages | Spanish (official) |
| Birth Rate | 18.5 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 6.3 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 82.50% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 1.56 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 1.6 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic is a presidential republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system based on the French civil code; Criminal Procedures Code modified in 2004 to include important elements of an accusatory system.
| Governing Type | presidential republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of the Dominican Republic |
| Dual Citizenship | yes |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 2 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal and compulsory; married persons regardless of age can vote; note – members of the armed forces and national police by law cannot vote |
Economy of Dominican Republic
From a population total of 10,499,707, the labor force is 4.732 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: cocoa, tobacco, sugarcane, coffee, cotton, rice, beans, potatoes, corn, bananas; cattle, pigs, dairy products, beef, eggs. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: tourism, sugar processing, gold mining, textiles, cement, tobacco, electrical components, medical devices. Its exports cover gold, silver, cocoa, sugar, coffee, tobacco, meats, consumer goods. The main import products are: petroleum, foodstuffs, cotton and fabrics, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
| Exports | $10.12 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $17.7 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | US 50.3%, Haiti 9.1%, Canada 8.2%, India 5.6% (2017) |
| Import Partners | US 41.4%, China 13.9%, Mexico 4.5%, Brazil 4.3% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $17,000 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 18.03 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 6,504,998 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 61.30% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Dominican Republic, statistics sectio
