Dominican Republic is locally referred to as La Dominicana and the model of government it has is Republic.

The capital of Dominican Republic is Las Americas and has a population of 2.9 million.


The Dominican flag is consists of a centered white cross that extends to the edges divides the flag into four rectangles - the top ones are blue (hoist side) and red, and the bottom ones are red (hoist side) and blue; a small coat of arms featuring a shield supported by a laurel branch (left) and a palm branch (right) is at the center of the cross; above the shield a blue ribbon displays the motto, DIOS, PATRIA, LIBERTAD (God, Fatherland, Liberty), and below the shield, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA appears on a red ribbon; in the shield a bible is opened to a verse that reads "Y la verdad nos hara libre" (And the truth shall set you free); blue stands for liberty, white for salvation, and red for the blood of heroes and is displayed above.

The National symbol of Dominican Republic is palmchat (bird).

The National anthem of Dominican Republic is ""Himno Nacional" ("National Anthem")" which was composed by Jose Rufino Reyes Siancas.