The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation that shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti to the west. It's known for its beaches, resorts and golfing. Its terrain comprises rainforest, savannah and highlands, including Pico Duarte, the Caribbean’s tallest mountain. Capital city Santo Domingo has Spanish landmarks like the Gothic Catedral Primada de America dating back 5 centuries in its Zona Colonial district.
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License ID: 667011199 Santo Domingo waterfront, shoreline and shyline - Dominican Republic
Member since: 2015
Capital
Santo Domingo
Population (2015)
10,738,957
GNI Per Capita (2015)
$6478.4
Emissions Per Capita (2014)
3.719 tons
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National Climate Vulnerability Level and actions
0
Average
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Most Recent Year
2019
Most Recent Value (USD, Millions )
103,143.92
Most Recent Year
2019
Most Recent Value (USD, Millions )
88,941.3
News from Dominican Republic
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Sep
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10
Aug
Climate Vulnerable Forum and Observer Research Foundation Sign Memorandum of Understanding
10 August 2024, ACCRA: The Climate Vulnerable Forum signed a memorandum of understanding today with the Observer Research Foundati...
01
Aug
Job Post: Deputy Director, Financial Protection & Vertical Funds
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Deputy Director, Financial Protection & Vertical Funds
August 2024
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Role:
Deputy Direct...