The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism Official Web site

The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism Board's Miami office is looking to increase tourists’ in-country spending.
The office is also tasked to increase return tourism to the country.
The Dominican Republic has to compete with other Latin as well as Caribbean countries as a premier vacation destination.

The Ministry works to promote tourism and enhance the country’s reputation.
Its mission is to strengthen and promote the image of the Dominican Republic to the U.S. public.
The Ministry of Tourism is the country’s image. It is considered to be the most dynamic and solid entity of the government, which is supported by the most important sector of international and national groups and investors.
The Ministry of Tourism Board has offices in Miami, New York and Chicago.

Christopher Columbus landed on the island in 1492.
Founded in 1496, Santo Domingo is the oldest city in the New World.
The Dominican Republic is also home to the New World’s first cathedral, first paved street and first university.
Avoid dark deserted places just like you would at home.
Its population is 9,365,818.
Spanish is its official language.
The Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean.
The Dominican Republic enjoys a yearlong tropical climate.
Its average temperature is 87˚ F.
The Dominican Republic's beaches are suitable for swimming, surfing, diving, snorkeling, kite boarding, windsurfing and fishing.
The country has 13 airports and 674 hotels.
Electricity in the Dominican Republic operates at the same 110volts/60hertz as in the United States.
There are six different regions in the country.