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Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic. Spanish is the recorded language and the Dominican peso (DOP) the country’s currency, useful details for placing the city in its national context.

Santo Domingo
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The place

What makes it special

  • Capital of the Dominican Republic.
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Articles in Santo Domingo

Guides to this place

2 articles
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Guides to this place

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Profile updated: 09/10/2026