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Language The official language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish. Along the border with Haiti, they speak French, in the mountainous regions (Saman, San Pedro de Macoris) – in English. Travel companies also use English, German and French to communicate with tourists. Religion According to Countryaah, most of the country’s population adheres to the Catholic faith (95%). 70% of mulattos and mestizos live on the territory of the republic, 15% of blacks and 15% of whites. In the Dominican Republic,…

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Dominican Republic – key data Area: 48,670 square kilometers (48,320 square kilometers of land thereof, water 350 square kilometers) Population: 9.96 million (July 2011, CIA). About 70 percent of the population are mulattos, blacks and whites form important minorities with 15% each. Population density: 204 people per km² Population growth: 1.331% per year (2011, CIA) Highest point: Pico Duarte, 3,098 m, highest mountain in the Caribbean Lowest point: Lago Enriquillo, -46 m Capital: Santo Domingo (2.3 million residents with suburbs,…

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