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Neighboring Countries of Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic shares land borders with 1 country: Haiti (376 km).
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Countries bordering Dominican Republic
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Dominican Republic citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Haiti |
Port-au-Prince | Visa required |
Geography of Dominican Republic
Location
Caribbean, eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Haiti
Area
48,670 km² — slightly more than twice the size of New Jersey
Terrain
Rugged highlands and mountains interspersed with fertile valleys
Climate
Tropical maritime; little seasonal temperature variation; seasonal variation in rainfall
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Pico Duarte 3,098 m. Lowest: Lago Enriquillo -46 m. Mean elevation: 424 m.
Natural resources
Nickel, bauxite, gold, silver, arable land
Natural hazards
Lies in the middle of the hurricane belt and subject to severe storms from June to October; occasional flooding; periodic droughts
Good to know
Shares island of Hispaniola with Haiti (eastern two-thirds makes up the Dominican Republic, western one-third is Haiti); the second largest country in the Antilles (after Cuba); geographically diverse with the Caribbean's tallest mountain, Pico Duarte, and lowest elevation and largest lake, Lago Enriquillo
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).