| Official name | Dominican Republic |
| Date established | 27 February 1844 (independence from Haiti) |
| Region | Americas — Caribbean (Hispaniola) |
| Capital city | Santo Domingo |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~11.6 million |
| Area | 48,671 km² |
| Density | ~238/km² |
| Currency | Dominican peso (DOP) |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Time zone | AST (UTC−4) |
| Calling code | +1-809, +1-829, +1-849 |
| Major religions | Christianity (Catholic majority, Protestant minority) |
| Emergency – Police | 911 (nationwide) |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance | 911 |
| National symbol | Palm, cross & flag emblem |
| National flower | Bayahibe rose (Pereskia quisqueyana) |
| National animal | Palmchat (national bird) |
| National sport | Baseball (national sport) |
| Literacy rate | ~95% |
| Human Development Index | ~0.767 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$135–140 billion |
| Major industry | Tourism, mining, manufacturing, agriculture |
| National festival | Independence Day — 27 February |
| Climate | Tropical maritime; hot, humid, hurricane season |
