The Dominican Republic spans an area of 48 679 km2 and occupies two thirds of the island known as Hispaniola .

 The official language is Spanish

When Christopher Columbus arrived on the Dominican Republic's shores in 1492, he proclaimed,

 "There is no island that is more beautiful in the world ".

 For visitors of the country today, the Dominican Republic definitely represents just that.

 It is simply a paradise to discover - golden sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters,

 mysterious lush valleys, majestic tall mountains and wonderfully friendly people.

The population is estimated at 9 million people with approximately one third living in the capital of Santo Domingo.

Here you'll find one of the most stable democracies in Latin America. Presidential elections are held every 4 years.

Its form of government is similar to the one in the United States.

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