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Country Facts:
Dominican Republic vs. Dominica

Learn about the similarities and differences between Dominican Republic and Dominica by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Dominican Republic vs. Dominica - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Dominican Republic is 18 792 mi², while the surface area of Dominica is 290 mi². This means that the area of Dominican Republic is 6380% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
18 792 mi²
290 mi²

Coastline length

Dominican Republic has a coastline of 800.3 mi, while Dominica has a coastline of 92.0 mi.

800.3 mi
92.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, with a population of about 2 907 100 people. In contrast, the largest city in Dominica is Roseau, where the population is 14 725.

2 907 100 ppl
14 725 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Dominican Republic is Pico Duarte, its height is 10 164 ft. The highest peak in Dominica is Morne Diablotins, which rises to a height of 4 747 ft.

10 164 ft
Pico Duarte
4 747 ft
Morne Diablotins

Highest recorded temperature

109.4°F
Mao
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Lowest recorded temperature

19.4°F
Valle Nuevo, Constanza
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Society

Dominican Republic vs. Dominica - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Dominican Republic is about 10 847 910, while Dominica is home to 71 986 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
10 847 910 ppl
71 986 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 72.3 years in Dominican Republic and 78.0 years in Dominica.

72.3 years
78.0 years

Average age

The average age is 27.9 years in Dominican Republic and 34.9 years in Dominica.

27.9 years
34.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.92% in Dominican Republic and 0.07% in Dominica.

0.92%
0.07%

Literacy

Literacy is 93.8% in Dominican Republic and 94.0% in Dominica.

93.8%
94.0%

Language

In Dominican Republic, the main language is Spanish, and in Dominica the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Dominican Republic, the main religion is Christianity; in Dominica, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 600 000 ppl
Ranking: 44/174
75 000 ppl
Ranking: 161/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Dominican Republic: 17 929 Int$. Dominica: 10 849 Int$.

17 929 Int$
Ranking: 77/194
10 849 Int$
Ranking: 115/194

Currency

Dominican Republic: Dominican Peso (DOP). Dominica: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
DOP
Dominican Peso
XCD
East Caribbean Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Dominican Republic: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Dominica: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

Dominican Republic has right-hand traffic, Dominica has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURXCDUSDDOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Dominican Republic - January, February, March, April; Dominica - January, February, March, April.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of Germany (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B42 EUR - 54 EUR
T88 EUR - 128 EUR
B72 EUR
T135 EUR - 170 EUR

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