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Name: Dominican Republic
Location: A West Indian Island on the eastern part of the
island of Hispaniola,
bordering on Haiti in the west.
Area: 48'442 square kilometers
Inhabitants: approx. 8.5 Mio.
Capital: Santo Domingo
Official language: Spanish
Currency: Dominican Peso (RD$)
Time zone: Central European Standard, 5 hrs. difference
in winter, 6 hrs. in summer.
Climate: Tropical
The "Columbus Island" not only offers many historical
sights and heavenly beaches but also a very varied flora and fauna
due to the different climate zones.
The north coast is more fertile than the south coast. Nature lovers
as well as sports enthusiasts find a practically unlimited choice
of excursions and things to do. Ask us, we are always glad to
help you.
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