Dominican Republic Fast Facts for first time visitors
Find a brief overview of useful travel information and facts about the Dominican Republic.
Capital: Santo Domingo
Island size: 19,000 square miles
Population: 8,000,000
Airport: Las Américas International Airport (Santo Domingo). La Unión International Airport (Puérto Plata)
Electricity: 110 volts
Currency: Dominican peso – U.S. dollars widely accepted
Language: Spanish / English spoken also
Country code: 809
Map of Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic National Motto “God, Country, Liberty”
Getting To The Dominican Republic
Visitors can fly directly
Ferry Services
L’Express Des Iles runs ferry services to Roseau six days a week from both Martinique and Guadeloupe
Local Airlines
