Dominican Republic

• Capital: Santo Domingo
• Population: 8,088,881
• Land Area: 18,704 square miles
• Population Density: 432 per square mile
• Major Religion: Roman Catholic (95%)
• Major Language: Spanish (Official)
• Government: Republic
• Local Divisions: 29 provinces and Santo Domingo
• Gross Domestic Product: $24 billion (1994)
• Life Expectancy: 67 male; 71 female