HOW LARGE IS THE POPULATION OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC?
Q: HOW ADVANCED IS THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM? IS IT SAFE? A: There are seven major airports, including Punta Cana, La Romana, Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo. There is an excellent highway system which goes through the entire country. It is a very safe country with a lively culture. Rememebr, the locals survive off of tourism go to top Q: WHAT TYPE OF ECONOMY / GOVERNMENT IS FOUND IN THE DR? A: There are four main sectors that mobilize the Dominican economy: tourism, free trade parks, mining and agriculture. Tourism is the fastest growing sector. The agriculture is largely based on sugar, tobacco and coffee. The governemt is an elected democratic republic, similar to that of the United States, but not as advanced or efficient. go to top Q: DOES THE DOMINCAN GOVERNMENT MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR FOREIGNERS TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY? A: No. The government actually encourages foreign investment and has implemented very simple rules for acquiring property and very lucrative tax benefits. Simply s
