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AboutDominican Republic
Geography:
Location: Caribbean, eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, east of Haiti, between Cuba and Puerto Rico. the north of Caribbean Sea to south of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Area: 48,310 km² (18,652 sq. mi.)
Terrain: Highlands and mountains with fertile valleys.
Climate: Maritime semitropical, with an average yearly temperature of 26°C (78°F).
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LAND AREA
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AGRICULTURAL AREA
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