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The Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean, just a little southeast of Cuba, on the island of Hispaniola. The Dominican Republic is approximately the same size as Vermont & New Hampshire about 48,500 sq. km.
The geography of the Dominican Republic is incredibly diverse for an island country; everything from soaring mountains, to desert, to lush rain forests, all within a single country. The result of this is an island which provides an abundant food supply and has substantial mineral deposits. As much as people flock to the beaches, the true "magic" of the Dominican Republic is found in the center of the country where its three mountain ranges run parallel to each other.
The government of the Dominican Republic is a duly elected Democratic government with a bi-cameral congress. In the early 1990’s the government began a series of economic reforms that has helped turn the country into a dynamic, attractive investment bonanza for tourism.
The climate here is considered semi-tropical offering perfect weather conditions throughout the year. The temperature in the summer months, from May through October, will range from 89-95°F / 31-35°C and the winter temperatures, from November through April, will be 75-90°F / 24-32°C.
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