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Name: Dominican Republic Location: A West Indian Island on the eastern part of the island of Hispaniola, bordering on Haiti in the west. Area: 48'442 square kilometers Inhabitants: approx. 8.5 Mio. Capital: Santo Domingo Official language: Spanish Currency: Dominican Peso (RD$) Time zone: Central European Standard, 5 hrs. difference in winter, 6 hrs. in summer. Climate: Tropical The "Columbus Island" not only offers many historical sights and heavenly beaches but also a very varied flora and fauna due to the different climate zones. The north coast is more fertile than the south coast. Nature lovers as well as sports enthusiasts find a practically unlimited choice of excursions and things to do. Ask us, we are always glad to help you. |