Официальное название страны: Доминиканская Республика / Республика Доминикана
Capital and largest city: Santo Domingo (population close to 4 million)
Population: about 10 million
Official Language: Spanish
Offical Tourism website: http://www.godominicanrepublic.com
Official Currency: The Dominican peso (signed as RD$ or DOP).
Time zone: Atlantic (UTC-4) – during the summer same as New York or Toronto
Independent: since 1865
GDP per capita: $9,286 (average for Latin America)
People living on less than $2/day: 15,1%
Head of State: President Danilo Medina since 2012
Drinking age: 18
Emergency phone number: 911
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Practical information about Punta Cana
Power supply: 110V, with 3-pin flat blade plugs as standard.
Tap water: not potable
Health Risks: Dengue fever and malaria are somewhat of a risk (so bring strong bug spray and antimalarial drugs)
Crime: Petty crime is common but with proper preparation can be prevented
Prostitution: legal and very visible
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Экстренная помощь 911
Полиция 809 455 1097
Медицинский центр Пунта Каны 809 552 1506
Госпиталь 809 686 1414
