Dominican Republic
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Santo Domingo
- Population: approx. 11.2 million
- Languages: Spanish
- Area: 48,671 km²
- Time Zone: UTC-4 (AST)
- Currency: Dominican peso (DOP)
- Flag colors: Blue, white, red
- National Day: February 27 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Quisqueyanos valientes
- Neighboring countries: Haiti
Top 15 Largest cities
- Santo Domingo
- Santiago de los Caballeros
- Santo Domingo Este
- Santo Domingo Norte
- San Pedro de Macorís
- La Romana
- Bella Vista (Los Alcarrizos)
- San Cristóbal
- Puerto Plata
- Higüey
- Concepción de La Vega
- Santa Cruz de Barahona
- San Francisco de Macorís
- Bonao
- San Juan de la Maguana
Top 15 Attractions
- Punta Cana & Bávaro Beach
- Zona Colonial (Santo Domingo)
- Saona Island
- Samaná Bay (Humpback Whale Sanctuary)
- 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua
- Catalina Island
- Los Haitises National Park
- Altos de Chavón
- Bahía de las Águilas
- Cabarete (Kitesurfing Hub)
- Jarabacoa & Pico Duarte
- Las Terrenas
- Cayo Levantado
- Puerto Plata Cable Car & Mount Isabel de Torres
- Hoyo Azul Sinkhole
Climate and Nature
The Dominican Republic enjoys a tropical maritime climate with warm temperatures year-round tempered by trade winds. Its geographical diversity is remarkable, encompassing pristine white beaches, lush rainforests, the highest mountain peaks in the Caribbean, and arid desert landscapes.
Culture and Gastronomy
Dominican culture is a vibrant blend of European, African, and Taíno heritages, where world-famous dance styles like Merengue and Bachata originated. Gastronomy features hearty staples like 'La Bandera' (rice, beans, and meat), 'Mofongo' (mashed plantains), and 'Sancocho' (meat stew).
Economy
Boasting one of the largest economies in the Caribbean, the country thrives on a robust tourism industry, free-trade zone manufacturing, mining (gold and silver), remittances, and agricultural exports such as cocoa, tobacco, and sugar.
Did you know?
- Santo Domingo is home to the oldest European city in the Americas, boasting the New World's first cathedral and university?
- Pico Duarte, standing at 3,098 meters, is the highest mountain peak in the entire Caribbean?
- Larimar, a rare blue variety of pectolite stone, is mined exclusively in a single mountainous area in the Dominican Republic?
- Samaná Bay welcomes thousands of humpback whales every winter between January and March for breeding and calving?
- The Dominican Republic's flag is the only national flag in the world featuring an image of the Holy Bible in its center?
Live footage: Discover Dominican Republic via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Dominican Republic and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Dominican Republic: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Dominican Republic: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Dominican Republic in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
