Dominican Republic

Capital City: Santo Domingo

People: mixed 73%, white 16%, black 11%

Religion: Roman Catholic 95%, other 5%

Language: Spanish

Currency: Dominican Peso

Electrical Voltage: 110 volts

How to get there:
The Dominican Republic has a total of eight international airports throughout the country. These include:
Las Americas International Airport (serves Santo Domingo)
La Romana International Airport
Punta Cana International Airport
Arroyo Barril International Airport (serves Samana)
El Catey International Airport (serves Samana)
Gregorio Luperon International Airport (serves Puerto Plata)
Santiago International Airport
Maria Montez International Airport (serves Baharona)

Weather: The Dominican Republic enjoys warm tropical weather year round. Depending on the location, an average day may see full sun or a sun/cloud mix. The average year-round temperatures are 78 to 88 F. The cooler season is November through April while the temperature is at its warmest from May through October.

Travel Documentation and Custom Duty: Before entering the country at ports or airports, visitors are required to fill out embarkation/disembarkation forms. These must be filled out before entering the immigration line where a photo ID or passport must be presented.
Prior to immigration, a tourist card must also be purchased

Getting Around: Taxis, Bus, Airplane

Tourism Website: http://www.godominicanrepublic.com

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