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Key Facts about
The Dominican Republic
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Key Facts about The
Dominican Republic
Population
9.2 million.
Capital
Santo Domingo (second largest city is
Santiago de los Caballeros)
Area
48,730 sqkm/30,279 sqmiles; 380km/235
miles long, 265km/165 miles wide at the
extremes.
Geography
The Dominican Republic is the second
largest country in the Caribbean. It is
divided into 6 regions – North Coast,
South Central, Central, East Coast,
North East Coast & South West Coast,
with 31 provinces and one National
District. Its terrain is mostly rugged
highlands with towering peaks plunging
down into lush valleys; the highest
point is Pico Duarte – 3,175metres. The
country has 1,288 km of coastline of
which 300 km is golden sandy beaches.
Time difference
GMT -4.
Language
Official language is Spanish; 1 million
people are also fluent in Haitian
Creole.
Monetary unit
Dominican Peso.
Airport
There are 10 international airports in
the Dominican Republic. Just 20 minutes
from the Two Rivers Beach Resort is the
Gregorio Luperon International Airport
at Puerto Plata.
Flight times
9.25 hours from London via Miami; 2
hours from Miami; 3.5 hours from New
York. BA operates from London via Miami
(American Airlines).
Climate
Tropical climate with little seasonal
temperature variation averaging 28°c;
average daily sunshine is 9 hours;
seasonal rainfall between May and
November.
Location
The Dominican Republic occupies the
eastern two-thirds of the Caribbean
island Hispaniola; the remaining third
of the island to the west is the
Republic of Haiti. Hispaniola is the
second largest of the Greater Antilles
islands and lies between the Atlantic
Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
Government
The Dominican Repubic is a Presidential
Republic. Leonel Fernandez is both the
Chief of State and Head of Government.
Economy
Economic reforms launched in late 1994
contributed to exchange rate
stabilisation and reduced inflation. The
president instituted austerity measures
to rescue the country from economic
crisis, and in the first half of 2006
the economy grew 11.7%.
Tourism
In 2004, the Dominican Republic welcomed
3.5 million tourists (29% of the
Caribbean total) who spent in excess of
US $3.4billion (5% more than in 2003).
Tourism accounted for 24% of GDP. High
season – December to April. Explore the
83 protected areas of natural beauty: 19
national parks, six scientific reserves,
32 natural monuments, 15 natural
reserves, two marine sanctuaries and
nine protected parcels of islands also
called panoramic views. Browse
galleries, antique shops and artist
colonies in Santo Domingo, the charming
Colonial capital city of the Dominican
Republic and the oldest city in the New
World, where Columbus’ remains are
housed only blocks away from designer
boutiques and gourmet restaurants. Climb
Pico Duarte which is the highest
mountain in the Caribbean and a hotspot
for adventurous travellers. Take a
guided tours through the jungle, canyons
and 18 waterfalls of this stunning
country.
Watch the thousands of humpback whales
near Cabarete which arrive between
January and April every year to breed
and care for their calves. Go fishing –
recognised by fisherman as one of the
best hideouts for dozens of species of
prized fish the Dominican Republic hosts
several international billfish
tournaments each year, and many world
records for mammoth fish have been
broken in the waters surrounding the
country. Off the coast of La Romana, the
50-pound tackle world record for
Atlantic blue marlin was set with an
850-pound catch. To fight a marlin or
reel-in a toothy barracuda, several
charters are available throughout the
country. Ride the waves and take
advantage of the strong surf and
powerful winds at Cabarete, considered
to be one of the best locations for
surfing, windsurfing and kiteboarding.
Follow in the footsteps of former US
presidents Bill Clinton and George H.
Bush and tee off on some of the 21
spectacular golf courses designed by
legends such as Pete Dye, P.B. Dye, Jack
Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Robert Trent
Jones, Gary Player, Tom Fazio and Nick
Faldo with oceanfront fairways and
dogleg lefts around swaying coconut
palms. Go sightseeing in Puerto Plata
and discover the historic fort, Fuerte
de San Felipe, the Brugal Rum
Distillery, where you can take a guided
tour of how they make their rum, the
Amber Museum, and the Malecon or
boardwalk, where you can find typical
Dominican restaurants and enjoy views of
the port and Atlantic Ocean. Take a
cable car to the top of nearby Mount
Isabel de Torres to see the botanical
gardens and statue of Christ the
Redeemer and have a spectacular view of
Puerto Plata and surrounding areas.
The Dominican Republic occupies the
eastern two-thirds of the Caribbean
island of Hispaniola and is the second
largest of the Greater Antilles islands;
the remaining third of the island to the
west is the Republic of Haiti.
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Why
Invest
- The Dominican Republic is a major
tourist destination for sun-seekers and
thrill-seekers alike. There is a huge
demand for hotel accommodation as it is
increasing in popularity as a tourist
destination. The total number of
visitors increased by 43% between 2002
and 2007. In the period January to June
2008 stopover arrivals were up by 5.2%,
with visitors predominantly from
(32.3%), the USA (27.9%) and Canada
(19.9%). The Dominican Republic had the
Europe largest number of visitors of any
Caribbean Island. In 2006 the total
expenditure by visitors was $3180.4
million.
- There are
currently very few 5 Star resorts in the
Dominican Republic.
- The Dominican Republic
is a safe investment with opportunity
for profit because:
- It is far from fully-developed
- Property is very competitively priced
compared to many Caribbean islands
- Property prices are set to rise
- In 2007 Foreign Direct
Investment in the Dominican Republic
increased in total by 16.3% including an
increase in Real Estate by 120% and in
tourism by 58.1%.
- The Government
has introduced a number of incentives to
increase the pace and progress of
development in the tourist industry.
These include:
- Hotel facilities, resorts and/or hotel
complexes;
- Construction and/or operation of
tourist infrastructures, such as
aquariums,
- restaurants, golf courses, sports
facilities, and any other that may
qualify as a tourist activity.
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Las Canas Beach Resort
Las Canas Beach Resort
is located on the
stunning north coast of
the Dominican Republic,
10 minutes from Cabarete
and just 20 minutes from
the Gregorio Luperon
International Airport at
Puerto Plata.
Amenities:
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The Las
Canas Reception will provide a
concierge service for guests to
arrange restaurant and spa bookings,
taxis and sightseeing tours.
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The
Harlequin Sports Academy will offer
expert baseball, cricket, football,
rugby and tennis coaching for people
of all ages and abilities.
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The
Harlequin Fitness Centre will
comprise a full range of
cardiovascular and physical training
equipment.
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The
Island Sanctuary Spa at The Hideaway
will have indoor and outdoor
treatment suites providing a range
of massages, beauty treatments and
holistic therapies.
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Las
Canas will have several bars and
restaurants situated to take
advantage of this beautiful location
and offering guests a choice of
dining experiences.
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Several
freshwater swimming pools, including
a children's pool, will be situated
within the landscaped gardens, all
with a concierge service for drinks
and snacks.
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The
Diving & Watersports Centre will
offer PADI tuition, snorkelling,
catamaran sailing, kayaking,
windsurfing and waterskiing.
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The
signature 18 hole golf course will
be designed by a golfing legend and
provides a challenge for all levels
of golfer.
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The
Kid's Club will provide day care for
young children with closely
supervised, fun-filled activities,
age appropriate toys, puzzles and
games.
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A
baby-sitting service will be
available from 7pm until midnight.
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The
Teen Club will allow young adults
aged 13+ to enjoy their own lounge
with an adjoining games room
providing pool, table tennis,
tabletop football and a jukebox.
The
Hideaway:
Imagine
escaping to a 5 star luxury boutique
hotel with year-round sunshine, the
shimmering sea and pristine white sandy
beach on your doorstep. And just 10
minutes walk away is a 5 star resort
with restaurants, bars, a casino and
sports facilities for you to take
advantage of - the choice is yours!
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