Why visit
Santo Domingo is the capital of Dominican Republic. A practical starting point for museums, food, and onward routes into the country.
Dominican Republic at a glance
Country center
19.0°, -70.7°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
48,671 km²
18,792 mi²
Country population
11.3 million
233/km²
Subregion
Caribbean
Currency
Dominican peso ($)
DOP
Dial
+1809
Language
Spanish
Demonym
Dominican
Internet
.do
UN
Member state
ISO code
DO / DOM
Where in the world
19.0° · -70.7°
Dominican Republic
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Did you know
- The Dominican Republic is one of the biggest baseball exporters to MLB: roughly 10% of players are Dominican.
- Santo Domingo, founded in 1496, is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas.
- Merengue was invented here and is the national music and dance.
Bordering Dominican Republic
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
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Frequently asked about Santo Domingo
What currency is used in Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo uses the Dominican peso ($), ISO code DOP.
What languages are spoken in Dominican Republic?
The primary language is Spanish.
What is the international calling code for Dominican Republic?
The calling code is +1809.
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