Country

Dominican Republic

Caribbean

The Dominican Republic is an island country on the eastern part of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea, sharing the island with Haiti. On 27 February 1844, the members of La Trinitaria declared independence from Haiti. Its capital is Santo Domingo. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts

Capital

Santo Domingo 2

Population

11,532,151 2

2025 estimate.

Population Estimate Year

2025 2

Area (sq km)

48,671 2

Independence or Founding Year

1844 2

On 27 February 1844, the members of La Trinitaria declared independence from Haiti.

Landlocked

No 3

Income Group

Upper-Middle 4

Government Type

Republic 3

Classification

Sovereignty Status

UN Member State 1

Dominican Republic

Cities

Connections

Associated With

Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo is the capital of Dominican Republic.

Source Santo Domingo (Wikipedia)

The Caribbean

The Greater Antilles

Bordered By Water

Caribbean Sea

Has Capital

Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic.

Source Santo Domingo (Wikipedia)

In the Other Atlases

Nationals Include

Gilberto Hernández Ortega

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

Jaime Colson

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

Luis Desangles

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

Luis Henry Molina Pena

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Poder Judicial de la Republica Dominicana: Henry Molina, Poder JudicialBiografia, early career

Quote, Biografia, early career

Inició su vinculación al Poder Judicial dominicano con 18 años.

Mariano German Mejía

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Luis Abinader

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Source Luis Abinader (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona (Latin American Spanish pronunciation: [ˈlwis roˈðolfo aβinaˈðeɾ koˈɾona]; born 12 July 1967) is a Dominican economist, businessman, and politician who has served as the 54th president of the Dominican Republic since 2020.

Agapito Sánchez

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Source Agapito Sánchez (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

Quote, Lead, nationality

was a boxer from the Dominican Republic

Albert Pujols

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Source Albert Pujols (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

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is a Dominican-American professional baseball manager and former first baseman and designated hitter

Alberto Puello

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Source Alberto Puello (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

Quote, Lead, nationality

is a Dominican professional boxer

Alex Corporan

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Source Alex Corporan (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

is a Dominican-American professional skateboarder

Aumi Guerra

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Source Aumi Guerra (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

Quote, Lead, nationality

is a Dominican ten-pin bowler

David Ortiz

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Source David Ortiz (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

Quote, Lead, nationality

is a Dominican-American former professional baseball designated hitter

Denny Bautista

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Denny Bautista (Baseball-Reference.com)Bio box, Born [nationality]

Quote, Bio box, Born [nationality]

in Sanchez, Dominican Republic

Félix José

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Félix José (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

Dominican former professional baseball outfielder

Félix Sánchez (hurdler)

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Source Félix Sánchez (hurdler) (Wikipedia)Article lead, first sentence [nationality]

Quote, Article lead, first sentence [nationality]

is a retired Dominican-American track and field athlete

Fernando Rodney

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Source Fernando Rodney (Baseball-Reference.com)Player header, Born [nationality]

Quote, Player header, Born [nationality]

in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Jeremy Peña

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Source Jeremy Peña (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

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Jeremy Joan Peña (born September 22, 1997) is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Joel Rosario

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Source Joel Rosario (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

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is a Dominican jockey who mainly competes in American thoroughbred horse racing

José Armando Castillo

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Source José Armando Castillo (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

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pitcher of the Dominican Republic National Team

José Núñez (right-handed pitcher)

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Source José Núñez (right-handed pitcher) (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher

José Reyes (infielder)

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Source José Reyes (infielder) (Baseball-Reference)Player header, Born [nationality]

Quote, Player header, Born [nationality]

in Santiago, Dominican Republic

José Rijo

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Source José Rijo (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

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is a Dominican former pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB)

Luguelín Santos

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Source Luguelín Santos (Olympedia)Biographical information, NOC

Quote, Biographical information, NOC

NOC Dominican Republic

Manny Ramirez

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Source Manny Ramirez (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

Quote, Lead, nationality

is a Dominican-American former professional baseball outfielder

Tony Fernandez

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Source Tony Fernandez (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph, nationality

Quote, Lead paragraph, nationality

Dominican professional baseball player

Víctor Martínez (bodybuilder)

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Wilson Valdez

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wilson Valdez (Baseball-Reference.com)Player page, Born line birthplace

Quote, Player page, Born line birthplace

in Nizao, Dominican Republic

Origin Of

Darío Suro

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Gilberto Hernández Ortega

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Mangu

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Mangu - Wikipedia

Pastelon

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Tostones

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Tostones (Wikipedia)tier 3

Hatuey

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Source Wikidata: Hatuey

Location Of

Central American and Caribbean Games

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Source Central American and Caribbean Games (Wikipedia)Lead, latest edition

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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 2026

Racquetball World Championships

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Source Racquetball World Championships (Wikipedia)History, host countries, host country

Quote, History, host countries, host country

followed by Mexico, three times; and twice each in Canada, the Dominican Republic, and South Korea

Site Of

Palacio Nacional

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Central Bank of the Dominican Republic

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