Want to learn about Dominican Republic? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts — all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Dominican Republic
| Capital | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 11,000,000 |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Dominican Peso |
| National symbol | Palmchat |
| Famous food | La Bandera |
In Dominican Republic, people often speak Spanish. A friendly way to say hello is "Hola". 👋
Fun facts about Dominican Republic for kids
- The Dominican Republic is the site of the first permanent European settlement in the Americas!
- Baseball is the national sport and some of the world's best players are from here!
- Mount Pico Duarte is the highest point in the entire Caribbean.
- Merengue music and dance originated here and is world-famous.
- Carnival is celebrated every February with vibrant masks and costumes.
Famous places in Dominican Republic
- Zona Colonial
- Pico Duarte
- Bahía de las Águilas
Nature and symbols of Dominican Republic
- Palmchat
- National sport: Baseball
Going to Dominican Republic with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Hola".
- Find Santo Domingo, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag 🇩🇴 so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of La Bandera at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Zona Colonial.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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