# Dominican Republic (DO)

**Capital:** Santo Domingo  
**Currency:** Dominican Peso (DOP) (DOP)  
**Population:** 11'400'000  
**Area:** 48'671 km²

The Dominican Republic (ISO code: DO) is located on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, sharing the island with Haiti. Politically, the country is a presidential republic with stable institutions and democratic structures. The climate is tropical, characterized by warm temperatures, high humidity, and distinct rainy and dry seasons. Economically, the Dominican Republic is highly diversified, with focuses on services, tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing. Foreign trade is central, with exports including agricultural products, metal goods, and textiles, while the country is heavily dependent on imports of energy, machinery, and consumer goods. Strategically located ports and an international airport provide important transit and logistics functions for Caribbean trade and regional supply chains. The national currency is the Dominican Peso (DOP), enabling stable trade relations and economic transactions. Due to its geographical location, infrastructure, and economic openness, the Dominican Republic plays a significant role in regional and international goods flows. The combination of tourist attractiveness, industrial production, and logistical connectivity enhances the country's competitiveness in the Caribbean region.

**Top Import Partners:** US, CN, MX, BR, ES

**Top Export Partners:** US, HT, CA, NL, PR

**Top Import Goods:** Erdölprodukte, Maschinen, Fahrzeuge, Chemikalien, Nahrungsmittel

**Top Export Goods:** Gold, medizinische Geräte, Zigarren, Agrarprodukte

**Key Airports:**
- [Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/casa-de-campo-international-airport-lrm)
- [Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/las-americas-international-airport-sdq)
- [Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/punta-cana-international-airport-puj)
- [Cabo Rojo Airport (CBJ)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/cabo-rojo-airport-cbj)
- [Cibao International Airport (STI)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/cibao-international-airport-sti)
- [Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/gregorio-luperon-international-airport-pop)
- [La Isabela International Airport (JBQ)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/la-isabela-international-airport-jbq)
- [Maria Montez International Airport (BRX)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/maria-montez-international-airport-brx)
- [Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/samana-el-catey-international-airport-azs)
- [Arroyo Barril Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/arroyo-barril-airport-mdab)

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