República Dominicana
Dominican Republic
About Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, according to the World Bank. This guide uses checked UNESCO, World Bank, and Central Bank records about casabe, Santo Domingo, Cocolo, merengue, bachata, and economic data. It teaches source-aware English: keep a name, year, and source together, and do not make a narrow record tell a larger story.
Quick Facts
Capital
Santo Domingo
Population
10,847,910
Region
North America · Caribbean
Currency
Dominican Peso (DOP)
Did You Know?
UNESCO inscribed casabe bread knowledge and techniques on its Representative List in 2024.
The Colonial City of Santo Domingo joined the World Heritage List in 1990.
UNESCO inscribed merengue in 2016 and Dominican bachata in 2019.
Famous Landmarks
The Colonial City of Santo Domingo and dated claims
A lesson about a World Heritage property and careful use of dates.
Cuisine
Casabe and careful food words
A source-based lesson about casabe, not a recipe or a claim about every meal.
Music & Arts
Traditional Arts
Events & Festivals
Cocolo and source-aware event language
A lesson about a dance-drama tradition, not a current performance schedule.
Travel Phrases
Computer-generated pronunciation. Voice availability depends on the language; this is not a reviewed Omani recording.
Hola
oh-lah
Hello
Gracias
grah-syahs
Thank you
Lifestyle & Customs
Hispaniola and careful conversation
A practical lesson that separates country facts from personal assumptions.
Etiquette Tips
A country fact cannot tell you what one person prefers. Begin politely, use clear words, and listen to the person you are speaking with.
Economy
Economic data and clear labels
A data-literacy lesson using the Central Bank real-sector page.
