Dominican Republic

Languages:

The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country located on the island of Hispaniola with a population of over 10 million people. Spanish is the official language of the country and is spoken by the vast majority of the population. Dominican Spanish has its own unique vocabulary and pronunciation, and is different from the Spanish spoken in other Spanish-speaking countries. English and French are also spoken in tourist areas, but to a much lesser extent than Spanish.

Religion:

The Dominican Republic is a predominantly Christian country, with over 90% of the population identifying as Christian. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination in the country, with approximately 60% of the population belonging to the Church. Protestantism is also widely practiced on the island, with various Protestant denominations accounting for approximately 30% of the population. Other religions in the Dominican Republic include Judaism, Islam, and Bahá'í Faith, each accounting for less than 1% of the population.

Ethnic Groups:

mixed 70.4% (Mestizo/Indio 58%, Mulatto 12.4%), Black 15.8%, White 13.5%, other 0.3% (2014 est.) note: respondents self-identified their race; the term indi in the Dominican Republic is not associated with people of indigenous ancestry but people of mixed ancestry or skin color between light and dark