Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name
Dominican Republic
Area in Km2
48,730
Population
9,927,320 population
Capital
Santo Domingo
Religion
Christian
Government
Unitary presidential republic

Language

Official language
Spanish
Languages spoken
English, Haitian Creole

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)
-4

Currency

Currency
Dominican peso

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances
High criminality risk
Border Issues
Airports customs
Drugs possession
Not allowed
Theft & Scams
High

Credit cards

Popular
Yes
Cards
American express, Mastercard, Visa

Tips

Leave a tip
Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code
+1809
Internet availability
Low

Electricity

V
110
Hz
60