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The Dominican Republic is located on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean, and has 9.6 million inhabitants (2009). The country lies east of Cuba, and has coastline on the Atlantic Ocean in the north and the Caribbean Sea in the south. The island is divided between two countries: Haiti in the west and the Dominican Republic in the east.
The landscape is mountainous, and the Dominican Republic's highest point - Pico Duarte - located 3,087 m above sea level To the north is tropical rain forest and the mountains to the east lies the fertile valleys of sugar plantations. The low-lying areas in the south is characterized by dry savannas. The Dominican Republic has a tropical monsoon climate with an annual average temperature of 30 degrees.
The capital Santo Domingo is located on the south coast and has 2.2 million inhabitants.The city is also the country's largest, and the economic and cultural center. Santo Domingo has historical buildings, museums and art galleries and great shopping.
Other major cities in the country is Santiago de los Caballeros , La Vega and San Pedro de Macorís.
The Dominican Republic is an island paradise where you can enjoy exotic food, walk along the white sandy beaches with tall palm trees and swimming in the crystal clear waters. The country also offers exciting nature, art and culture and has several annual festivals.
The area Punta Cana is located on the east coast, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. This is also the Dominican Republic's busiest airport - Punta Cana International Airport.
Airport Las Américas International Airport is the country's second-busiest, and is located 20 km east of the capital Santo Domingo.
Through Car-hire.net you can book car hire in all holiday destinations in the Dominican Republic at guaranteed low prices.
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