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DUTY-FREE SHOPPING Overview The following articles can be imported into the Dominican Republic duty-free (people over 16 years): 200 cigarettes or a pack of cigars; 1 bottle of alcoholic beverages with a filling weight of max. 2 l; 2 opened bottles of perfume for personal use; Gifts worth a total of up to US $ […]
GENERAL Capital Santo Domingo. Geography As a country located in North America according to computerannals, the Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean and shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti. The landscape is wooded and mountainous with fertile valleys and plains. On the coasts in the north, south-east and east there are excellent beaches, […]
Freedom of religion prevails and is generally respected. The overwhelming majority of Dominicans are Catholics and the Catholic Church has a special position. However, other churches, such as Protestant or Free Church communities, are growing rapidly. The Catholic Church enjoys several privileges: it is tax-exempt and receives state funds, and the Cardinal has the rank […]
