The Dominican Republic is an island country on the eastern part of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Show your appreciation for Dominican Republic. Recorded directly on the public ledger.
Sign in required to give Hearts
The Saga of Dominican Republic
1 min read
Category
Countries of the World
Era / Tenure
Historic Legacy
Leaderboard Rank
#183 in Countries of the World
Verified Hearts
24,845 Hearts
ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
The Dominican Republic is an island country on the eastern part of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
It shares a maritime border with Puerto Rico to the east and a land border with Haiti to the west, occupying the eastern five-eighths of Hispaniola which, along with Saint Martin, is one of only two islands in the Caribbean shared by two sovereign states.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
It shares a maritime border with Puerto Rico to the east and a land border with Haiti to the west, occupying the eastern five-eighths of Hispaniola which, along with Saint Martin, is one of only two islands in the Caribbean shared by two sovereign states.
— Official Historical Record & Archive
SUCCESS & ENDURING LEGACY
Honours, Standing & Enduring Legacy
In the Antilles, the country is the second-largest by area after Cuba at 48,671 square kilometers (18,792 sq mi) and the second most populous after Haiti with approximately 11.4 million people in 2024, of whom 3.6 million reside in the metropolitan area of Santo Domingo, the capital city.
Inspired by Dominican Republic's Journey?
Join thousands of supporters and give your Heart to rank Dominican Republic higher on the public ledger.