Dominican Republic Travel

Dominican Republic tours and sightseeing

The Dominican Republic comprises the eastern two thirds of the West Indian Island of Hispaniola. Situated to the west of the Dominican Republic is the nation of Haiti . The Dominican Republic consists of a land mass of 18,675 square kilometres which houses the countries population of 8,129,734 people. Over 73 percent of the Dominican Republic 's population are of Spanish-Indian background.

The Dominican Republic is made up of a unique and diverse geographical backing. It is one of the only Caribbean countries to comprise of semi-arid desert regions and sub-tropical rainforests. The diverse conditions of the Dominican Republic make it a sought after destination for many visitors.

Also of interest to the ecological make up of the Dominican Republic is that it houses no venomous snakes or spiders.