Dominican Republic

Country Dominican Republic
Capital Santo Domingo
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Peso(DOP)
Languages Spanish

Santo Domingo

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Explored and claimed by Christopher COLUMBUS on his first voyage in 1492, the island of Hispaniola became a springboard for Spanish conquest of the Caribbean and the American mainland. In 1697, Spain recognized French dominion over the western third of the island, which in 1804 became Haiti. The remainder of the island, by then known as Santo Domingo, sought to gain its own independence in 1821 but was conquered and ruled by the Haitians for 22 years; it finally attained independence as the Dominican Republic in 1844. In 1861, the Dominicans voluntarily returned to the Spanish Empire, but two years later they launched a war that restored independence in 1865. A legacy of unsettled, mostly non-representative rule followed, capped by the dictatorship of Rafael Leonidas TRUJILLO from 1930-61. Juan BOSCH was elected president in 1962 but was deposed in a military coup in 1963. In 1965, the United States led an intervention in the midst of a civil war sparked by an uprising to restore BOSCH. In 1966, Joaquin BALAGUER defeated BOSCH in an election to become president. BALAGUER maintained a tight grip on power for most of the next 30 years when international reaction to flawed elections forced him to curtail his term in 1996. Since then, regular competitive elections have been held in which opposition candidates have won the presidency. Former President (1996-2000) Leonel FERNANDEZ Reyna won election to a new term in 2004 following a constitutional amendment allowing presidents to serve more than one term, and was since reelected to a second consecutive term.

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Dominican Republic - Wikipedia
Dominican Republic - CIA World Fact Book
Dominican Republic - BBC
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Moody’s Raises Dominican Republic’s Credit Rating to Ba2 - The Wall Street JournalMoody’s Raises Dominican Republic’s Credit Rating to Ba2  The Wall Street Journal

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At least 4 dead, 20 missing after boat sinks off Dominican Republic - Al JazeeraAt least 4 dead, 20 missing after boat sinks off Dominican Republic  Al Jazeera

Hyatt's Secrets resort opens in Miches, D.R.; Dreams to follow - Travel WeeklyHyatt's Secrets resort opens in Miches, D.R.; Dreams to follow  Travel Weekly

USGC: Diaz Joins USDA agricultural trade mission to Dominican Republic - Ethanol Producer MagazineUSGC: Diaz Joins USDA agricultural trade mission to Dominican Republic  Ethanol Producer Magazine

A New Medical Logistics Center Will Increase Access to Treatment Across the Dominican Republic - Direct ReliefA New Medical Logistics Center Will Increase Access to Treatment Across the Dominican Republic  Direct Relief

Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa debuts in the Dominican Republic - Hyatt NewsroomSecrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa debuts in the Dominican Republic  Hyatt Newsroom

Dominican Republic highlights aviation achievements - Dominican TodayDominican Republic highlights aviation achievements  Dominican Today

2025 News items - WTO Chairs Programme activities launched at Dominican Republic university - World Trade Organization2025 News items - WTO Chairs Programme activities launched at Dominican Republic university  World Trade Organization

Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 221 - NewsonairDominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 221  Newsonair

IAEA Supports the Dominican Republic to Enhance Radiation Protection of Workers - IAEAIAEA Supports the Dominican Republic to Enhance Radiation Protection of Workers  IAEA

Canadian tourist mysteriously found dead in Dominican Republic in Sudiksha Konanki-like drowning | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesCanadian tourist mysteriously found dead in Dominican Republic in Sudiksha Konanki-like drowning | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Empowering rural women through innovative public policies in the Dominican Republic - Food and Agriculture OrganizationEmpowering rural women through innovative public policies in the Dominican Republic  Food and Agriculture Organization

Dominican Republic’s credit rating upgraded to Ba2 by Moody’s - Investing.com South AfricaDominican Republic’s credit rating upgraded to Ba2 by Moody’s  Investing.com South Africa

News from Papua New Guinea, Australia, Japan, and the Dominican Republic - Adventist TodayNews from Papua New Guinea, Australia, Japan, and the Dominican Republic  Adventist Today

The Dominican Republic and the New Caribbean Geopolitical Order - Global AmericansThe Dominican Republic and the New Caribbean Geopolitical Order  Global Americans

Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse: Families await loved ones as hope of finding survivors fades - The HinduDominican Republic nightclub roof collapse: Families await loved ones as hope of finding survivors fades  The Hindu

Men's U23 Drops 2025 Pan Am Cup Opener to Dominican Republic - USA VolleyballMen's U23 Drops 2025 Pan Am Cup Opener to Dominican Republic  USA Volleyball

Dominican Republic Projects Record-Breaking July for Tourism Arrivals - Caribbean JournalDominican Republic Projects Record-Breaking July for Tourism Arrivals  Caribbean Journal

Costa Rica, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Cuba Celebrate NexusTours’ Latest 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Victory for Exceptional Travel Experiences - Travel And Tour WorldCosta Rica, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Cuba Celebrate NexusTours’ Latest 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Victory for Exceptional Travel Experiences  Travel And Tour World

Dominican Republic: The Caribbean’s Economic Diamond In The Rough - Global Finance MagazineDominican Republic: The Caribbean’s Economic Diamond In The Rough  Global Finance Magazine

Dominican Republic Launches Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort, Offering The Ultimate Couples’ Getaway With Romance, Refined Luxury, And A Truly Secluded Escape - Travel And Tour WorldDominican Republic Launches Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort, Offering The Ultimate Couples’ Getaway With Romance, Refined Luxury, And A Truly Secluded Escape  Travel And Tour World

Watch: Chilling footage shows the moment roof collapsed in Dominican Republic killing 184 - The Times of IndiaWatch: Chilling footage shows the moment roof collapsed in Dominican Republic killing 184  The Times of India

Dominican Republic Complex Honors Maranatha’s “Constructor in Chief” - Adventist ReviewDominican Republic Complex Honors Maranatha’s “Constructor in Chief”  Adventist Review

Secrets Playa Esmeralda to Open in the Dominican Republic - TravelPulseSecrets Playa Esmeralda to Open in the Dominican Republic  TravelPulse

Death Count In Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse Rises To 124 - NDTVDeath Count In Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse Rises To 124  NDTV

Liquefied Natural Gas: TotalEnergies will supply 400,000 Tons of LNG per year for 15 years in the Dominican Republic - TotalEnergies.comLiquefied Natural Gas: TotalEnergies will supply 400,000 Tons of LNG per year for 15 years in the Dominican Republic  TotalEnergies.com

How bachata rose from Dominican Republic’s brothels and shantytowns to become a global sensation - The ConversationHow bachata rose from Dominican Republic’s brothels and shantytowns to become a global sensation  The Conversation

Video: Moment When Roof Collapsed At Dominican Republic Night Club, Killing Nearly 100 - NDTVVideo: Moment When Roof Collapsed At Dominican Republic Night Club, Killing Nearly 100  NDTV

Cruise Tourism Booming in the Dominican Republic, With Record Growth So Far in 2025 - Caribbean JournalCruise Tourism Booming in the Dominican Republic, With Record Growth So Far in 2025  Caribbean Journal

Advancing sustainable agroforestry in Dominican Republic Biosphere Reserve - UNESCOAdvancing sustainable agroforestry in Dominican Republic Biosphere Reserve  UNESCO

Dominican authorities find 1.5 tons of cocaine after boat chase lasting more than 12 hours - CBS NewsDominican authorities find 1.5 tons of cocaine after boat chase lasting more than 12 hours  CBS News

U23 Team Opens Pan American Cup With Sweep Over Dominican Republic - Creighton University AthleticsU23 Team Opens Pan American Cup With Sweep Over Dominican Republic  Creighton University Athletics

Dominican Republic leads with One Health innovation to safeguard food security - Food and Agriculture OrganizationDominican Republic leads with One Health innovation to safeguard food security  Food and Agriculture Organization

DP World Expands Dominican Republic Operations With ESG-Driven Special Economic Zone - ReportAlertDP World Expands Dominican Republic Operations With ESG-Driven Special Economic Zone  ReportAlert

Hyatt Opens Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Dominican Republic - Hotel News ResourceHyatt Opens Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Dominican Republic  Hotel News Resource

Dominican Republic Mourns After Nightclub Roof Collapse Kills 220 - NDTVDominican Republic Mourns After Nightclub Roof Collapse Kills 220  NDTV

Dominican Republic@Japan - WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025 presented by RAXUS - World Baseball Softball Confederation - wbscDominican Republic@Japan - WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025 presented by RAXUS  World Baseball Softball Confederation - wbsc

Dominican Republic National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Dominican Republic National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

5.7 magnitude quake strikes near Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, causes minor damage - Telegraph India5.7 magnitude quake strikes near Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, causes minor damage  Telegraph India

Person of interest identified in disappearance of Indian student in Dominican Republic: Report - Deccan HeraldPerson of interest identified in disappearance of Indian student in Dominican Republic: Report  Deccan Herald

WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025 Medal Round teams set, all four can make World Championship Final - World Baseball Softball Confederation - wbscWBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025 Medal Round teams set, all four can make World Championship Final  World Baseball Softball Confederation - wbsc

EU Prosecutor seizes bank accounts in Dominican Republic and Peru - Dominican TodayEU Prosecutor seizes bank accounts in Dominican Republic and Peru  Dominican Today

American Airlines Is Adding New Daily Flights to the Dominican Republic’s Increasingly Hip Capital - Caribbean JournalAmerican Airlines Is Adding New Daily Flights to the Dominican Republic’s Increasingly Hip Capital  Caribbean Journal

Dominican Republic nightclub collapse: Despair as death toll rises - BBCDominican Republic nightclub collapse: Despair as death toll rises  BBC

More than 70 people dead after roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub - theguardian.comMore than 70 people dead after roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub  theguardian.com

Roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills 113 - BBCRoof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills 113  BBC

Digital 2025: The Dominican Republic - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: The Dominican Republic  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Too scared to go to hospital: the pregnant women in Dominican Republic dying because of deportation fears - theguardian.comToo scared to go to hospital: the pregnant women in Dominican Republic dying because of deportation fears  theguardian.com

The Take: Why is the Dominican Republic deporting Haitian migrants? - Al JazeeraThe Take: Why is the Dominican Republic deporting Haitian migrants?  Al Jazeera

At least 113 reported killed in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse - Al JazeeraAt least 113 reported killed in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse  Al Jazeera

Rescuers race against time after Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse - Al JazeeraRescuers race against time after Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse  Al Jazeera

USA Dominate Dominican Republic 110-44 in 2025 FIFA Women’s AmeriCup Quarterfinal - USA BasketballUSA Dominate Dominican Republic 110-44 in 2025 FIFA Women’s AmeriCup Quarterfinal  USA Basketball

Now a naturalized U.S. citizen, Dominican Republic native in Scranton tells how he got his daughters back - WVIA Public MediaNow a naturalized U.S. citizen, Dominican Republic native in Scranton tells how he got his daughters back  WVIA Public Media

Death toll hits 218 after nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic - Al JazeeraDeath toll hits 218 after nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic  Al Jazeera

Dominican Republic – July 2025 - fas.usda.govDominican Republic – July 2025  fas.usda.gov

Do not overstay your visa - U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic (.gov)Do not overstay your visa  U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic (.gov)

'Person Of Interest' Named After Indian Student Goes Missing In Dominican Republic - NDTV'Person Of Interest' Named After Indian Student Goes Missing In Dominican Republic  NDTV

Sudiksha Konanki's clothes found on lounge chair at Dominican Republic beach where she disappeared - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesSudiksha Konanki's clothes found on lounge chair at Dominican Republic beach where she disappeared - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Joshua Riibe, seen with Indian-origin student Sudiksha Konanki, leaves Dominican Republic - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesJoshua Riibe, seen with Indian-origin student Sudiksha Konanki, leaves Dominican Republic - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Unauthorized Haitians build the Dominican Republic. Can they stay? - The Christian Science MonitorUnauthorized Haitians build the Dominican Republic. Can they stay?  The Christian Science Monitor

Road and Digital Infrastructure Sector Assessment Program for the Dominican Republic | InfraSAP - World BankRoad and Digital Infrastructure Sector Assessment Program for the Dominican Republic | InfraSAP  World Bank

Respiratory viruses surge as child deaths spike in Dominican Republic’s week 29 health report - Dominican TodayRespiratory viruses surge as child deaths spike in Dominican Republic’s week 29 health report  Dominican Today

Secretary Rubio’s Call with President Abinader of Dominican Republic - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary Rubio’s Call with President Abinader of Dominican Republic  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Dominican Republic Successfully Eradicate Mediterranean Fruit Fly Infestation in Record Time - IAEADominican Republic Successfully Eradicate Mediterranean Fruit Fly Infestation in Record Time  IAEA

Unbeaten Welterweight Rohan Polanco At Forefront Of Dominican Boxing Renaissance - RingMagazine.comUnbeaten Welterweight Rohan Polanco At Forefront Of Dominican Boxing Renaissance  RingMagazine.com

For Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic, ‘reproduction is like a death sentence’ - The ConversationFor Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic, ‘reproduction is like a death sentence’  The Conversation

Secretary Rubio’s Call with President Abinader of the Dominican Republic - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary Rubio’s Call with President Abinader of the Dominican Republic  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Why a large, shiny avocado at a Houston supermarket sent me on an epic journey - Houston ChronicleWhy a large, shiny avocado at a Houston supermarket sent me on an epic journey  Houston Chronicle

Tourists Urged To 'Exercise Increased Caution' In Top Vacation Destination - TheTravelTourists Urged To 'Exercise Increased Caution' In Top Vacation Destination  TheTravel

Argentina vs Dominican Republic - Group Phase - FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2025 - fiba.basketballArgentina vs Dominican Republic - Group Phase - FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2025  fiba.basketball

Dominican Republic company to be paid US$650,000 per month for GPL Consultancy - newssourcegy.comDominican Republic company to be paid US$650,000 per month for GPL Consultancy  newssourcegy.com

TotalEnergies sells renewable assets in Portugal, buys them in Dominican Republic - ReutersTotalEnergies sells renewable assets in Portugal, buys them in Dominican Republic  Reuters

Stop Racist Migration Policies in the Dominican Republic - Amnesty InternationalStop Racist Migration Policies in the Dominican Republic  Amnesty International

Dominican Republic - General DebateDominican Republic  General Debate

Why is the Dominican Republic deporting Haitian migrants? - Al JazeeraWhy is the Dominican Republic deporting Haitian migrants?  Al Jazeera

Dominican Republic ends search for survivors after nightclub roof collapse - theguardian.comDominican Republic ends search for survivors after nightclub roof collapse  theguardian.com

Dominican Foreign Minister’s wake-up call: navigating a turbulent global economy - Dominican TodayDominican Foreign Minister’s wake-up call: navigating a turbulent global economy  Dominican Today

Dominican Republic boosts security on border with crisis-ridden Haiti - Al JazeeraDominican Republic boosts security on border with crisis-ridden Haiti  Al Jazeera

Search intensifies for missing US student in Dominican Republic - CNNSearch intensifies for missing US student in Dominican Republic  CNN

Dominican Republic’s tourism industry takes a sustainable turn - EuromoneyDominican Republic’s tourism industry takes a sustainable turn  Euromoney

Colombia defeats Dominican Republic to stay on path to World Cup 2026 - fiba.basketballColombia defeats Dominican Republic to stay on path to World Cup 2026  fiba.basketball

How Jamaica Competing with Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Barbados, Curaçao, St. Vincent and the Grenadines in Pulling More US Tourists and Boosting Travel Trade Economy, New Update is Here - Travel And Tour WorldHow Jamaica Competing with Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Barbados, Curaçao, St. Vincent and the Grenadines in Pulling More US Tourists and Boosting Travel Trade Economy, New Update is Here  Travel And Tour World

Marine salvage company threatens Dominican Republic - Global Arbitration ReviewMarine salvage company threatens Dominican Republic  Global Arbitration Review

A Caribbean ‘Promised Land’ Where the Beaches Go On Forever - The New York TimesA Caribbean ‘Promised Land’ Where the Beaches Go On Forever  The New York Times

Dominican Republic deports pregnant women in ‘inhumane’ migrant crackdown - theguardian.comDominican Republic deports pregnant women in ‘inhumane’ migrant crackdown  theguardian.com

UN alert over rising deportations of Haitian mothers and newborns from Dominican Republic - UN NewsUN alert over rising deportations of Haitian mothers and newborns from Dominican Republic  UN News

Secretary of State Marco Rubio And Dominican President Luis Abinader At a Joint Press Availability - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary of State Marco Rubio And Dominican President Luis Abinader At a Joint Press Availability  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Comprehensive Update on HIV Programmes in the Dominican Republic - UNAIDSComprehensive Update on HIV Programmes in the Dominican Republic  UNAIDS

12-hour boat chase in the Caribbean leads to seizure of 1.5 tons of cocaine - LiveNOW from FOX12-hour boat chase in the Caribbean leads to seizure of 1.5 tons of cocaine  LiveNOW from FOX

Dominican Republic nightclub collapse: Relatives press charges against owner - BBCDominican Republic nightclub collapse: Relatives press charges against owner  BBC

Dominican Republic, Kenya sign agreement supporting Haiti security mission - Anadolu AjansiDominican Republic, Kenya sign agreement supporting Haiti security mission  Anadolu Ajansi

Dominican Republic vs Brazil - Group Phase - FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2025 - fiba.basketballDominican Republic vs Brazil - Group Phase - FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2025  fiba.basketball

Now, Mexico Joins Jamaica, Colombia, Brazil, USA, Dominican Republic, Argentina, Canada, Peru, and Costa Rica in Record 2025 Tourism Boom Across the Americas- Here’s What You Really Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Mexico Joins Jamaica, Colombia, Brazil, USA, Dominican Republic, Argentina, Canada, Peru, and Costa Rica in Record 2025 Tourism Boom Across the Americas- Here’s What You Really Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

NASA Welcomes Dominican Republic as 44th Artemis Accords Signatory - NASA (.gov)NASA Welcomes Dominican Republic as 44th Artemis Accords Signatory  NASA (.gov)

CNN visited the beach where a missing American student spent her final moments. Here’s what we saw - CNNCNN visited the beach where a missing American student spent her final moments. Here’s what we saw  CNN

Serbia vs Dominican Republic - Class. 9-16 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 - fiba.basketballSerbia vs Dominican Republic - Class. 9-16 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025  fiba.basketball

Could Trump’s focus on ‘economic security’ be a boon for the Dominican Republic? - Atlantic CouncilCould Trump’s focus on ‘economic security’ be a boon for the Dominican Republic?  Atlantic Council

Dominican Republic vs Australia - Round of 16 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 - fiba.basketballDominican Republic vs Australia - Round of 16 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025  fiba.basketball

Hyatt to Open 2 New Hotels in the Dominican Republic's Playa Costa Esmeralda - Travel + LeisureHyatt to Open 2 New Hotels in the Dominican Republic's Playa Costa Esmeralda  Travel + Leisure