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Dominican Republic
CaribbeanCapital Santo Domingo1 neighbour
Dominican Republic is a country in the Caribbean, North America. Its capital is Santo Domingo. Dominican Republic is next to Haiti.
A way to remember it
The larger, eastern two thirds of Hispaniola, with Haiti next door on its western side and Puerto Rico a short sea hop to the east.
Good to know
It shares its island with Haiti.
Quick facts
- CapitalSanto Domingo
- RegionNorth America, Caribbean
- Land borders1 country
- Also known asDominican Republic
Haiti