Dominican Republic
Friday, 08 Sep 2006 15:07
The Dominican Republic is located on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti. Golden coastlines, deep blue lagoons and plush resorts are the order of the day, while visitors can also take in some history, exploring the country which was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1496.
Capital – Santo Domingo
Major cities – Puerto Plata
Places of interest – Alcazar de Colon and Cabarete
Time Zone – GMT -4
Language – Spanish (primary) and English. To learn the basics of Spanish visit
www.bbc.co.uk
Dominican Republic currency - Dominican Republic uses Dominican Republic Pesos. 1DOP is worth around two pence. For up-to-date exchange rates see:
www.xe.com/ucc.