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Our year-round pleasant tropical climate, with
temperatures averaging 78 degrees Fahrenheit, the amazing
geographical diversity, and the wonderful white sandy beaches,
have made it possible for the Dominican
Republic to become a major tourist destination.
One of the main traits of the Dominican Republic is the
friendly character of its people, inherited from the unique
blend of Spanish, native Taino
Indian, African and French cultures. The
significant presence of descendants from Spain, Lebanon,
Italy, China and the United States of North America,
contribute to enrich our cultural variety.
The official language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish.
The roman Catholic Church
is the predominant religion among the population.
The current demographic composition of the Dominican
Republic is summarized in the following charts:
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POPULATION
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TOTAL
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FEMALE
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MALE
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8.44 MILLIONS
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4.15 MILLONS
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4.29 MILLIONS
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| |
49.2%
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50.8%
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POPULATION
DISTRIBUTION PER AGE GROUP
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0-17
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18-34
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35-65
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OVER 65
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43%
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30%
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23%
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4%
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POPULATION
DISTRIBUTION PER INCOME LEVEL
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A
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B
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C
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D
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E
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2%
|
4%
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8%
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29%
|
57%
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POPULATION
DISTRIBUTION PER AREA
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|
URBAN POPULATION
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RURAL POPULATION
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3.5 MILLIONS
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4.94 MILLIONS
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| GROSS
DOMESTIC PRODUCT:
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RD$6,188
MILLIONS
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| GROSS
DOMESTIC PRODUCT GROWTH:
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| 1999
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JAN-SEPT 2000
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| 8.3%
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9.5%
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| EXCHANGE
RATE:
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17.10 PESOS DOMINICANOS /
DOLAR US
( FEBRUARY 2001 ) |
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