Dominican Republic
- Region
- North & Central America
- Area
- 48,671 km²
- Capital
- Santo Domingo
- ISO
- DO
What the flag means
Blue is said to stand for freedom, red for the blood of the heroes who died for independence, and the white cross for faith and the unity of the people. The ribbon on the coat of arms bears the motto "God, Homeland, Liberty."
Fun facts
- FlagThe Dominican Republic’s flag is a rare flag with an open Bible shown in the coat of arms at its center.
- GeographyPico Duarte in the Dominican Republic is the highest mountain in the Caribbean islands.
- CultureSanto Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, is home to the oldest cathedral in the Americas.
- CultureMerengue, a lively style of music and dance, was born in the Dominican Republic.
