Dominican Republic
Medical facilities in the Dominican Republic are modern and staffed with qualified doctors and nurses who speak English. Facilities are on par with those in the US or Western Europe. Doctors practicing in the Dominican Republic are board certified and highly qualified, with many doctors that have received training abroad at world-renowned universities.
Dominican the Country
The Dominican Republic is a country comprised of 10 million individuals. The capital of the country is Santo Domingo with the official language being Spanish. The Dominican Republic is governed by a democratic republic. The currency used in this country is the Peso.
Language
The official language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish.
Religion
Roman Catholic 95%, other 5%
Climate
In the Dominican Republic the temperatures stay hot all year round with a mixture of sun and clouds throughout the day. The coolest month is January, with August being the hottest month. There is no real rainy season in the Dominican Republic with most of the countries rain coming overnight or during the afternoon.
Clothing
Individuals who live in the Dominican Republic dress very similar to those who live in America. Most individuals wear summer clothing on a day to day basis. For special occasions individuals dress up in longer skirts and dresses or dress pants and a collared shirt. If you are visiting a church or religious attraction then dress conservatively and do not wear shorts.
Mobile Phone
If you need to make a phone call back home you can either use a pay phone as there are a number of them on the island. You can also rent a cell phone from the airport which operates at the same frequency as those in the United States, which is 1900 MHZ.
Many of the Dominican Republic’s major hotels and facilities have email access and internet services with translation services available. Many cyber cafes are also becoming very popular in tourist destinations.
Interesting Places to see in Dominican Republic
Sosua
The town and beach of Sosua has been a popular tourist attraction for travelers visiting the Dominican Republic since the 1970’s and 1980’s when tourism began to escalate in the Dominican Republic. This little town offers tons of things for vacationers to see and do such as hotels, shopping centers, snorkelling, scuba diving, and fishing.
Fortaleza Ozama
The Fortaleza Ozama is a Spanish castle built in the sixteenth century at the entrance of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The history and architecture attracts many tourists every year when visiting the Dominican Republic and is a must see destination.
Emergency Telephone Information
Emergency: 911
Police: 00 1 809 682 5423
Ambulance: 00 1 809 532 0000
Red Cross: 00 1 809 682 3797US
Embassy: 1-888-407-4747 (business hours) 202-647-5225 (after hours)
Government of Canada Emergency Services We are here to help you in case of an emergency.
After-Hours Emergency Contact
Call toll-free from Dominican Republic: 1-888-156-3102, 1-888-156-3102
Call collect from any country to 0-11-613-996-8885 to reach the Emergency Operations Centre.
Canadian Embassy in Santo Domingo
Street address: Av. Winston Churchill 1099
Torre Citigroup en Acrópolis Center, piso 18
Ensanche Piantini, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana
Tel: (809)-262-3100
Fax: 809-262-3108/ (809)-262-3155
Emails: General: sdmgo@international.gc.ca
Canadian Consulate in Puerto Plata
Street address:Calle Villanueva No 8
Edificio Abraxas, Puerto Plata
Tel: 809-586-5761
Fax: 809-586-5762
Email: canada.pop@gmail.com
Office of the Embassy of Canada in Punta Cana
Street address:Carretera Verón-Bávaro Km 2.5
Amstar Business Center Suite 404Higuey, La Altagracia
Tel: 809-455-1730
Fax: 809-455-1734
Email: info@pcana.ca
