Capital City: Santo Domingo
Population: 11 Million
Language: The first language of the majority of the population is Spanish. However, there are regional variations and dialects, with African and indigenous influences.
Currency: The Dominican Peso (DOP) is the official currency in the Dominican Republic.
Any person legally able to travel or reside in the United States, Canada and European Union (including Britain) does not need a visa to visit the Dominican Republic for tourist purposes.