Flag of Dominican Republic

🎨 What the flag means

The flag of the Dominican Republic has a white cross dividing two blue and two red squares, with the coat of arms in the centre. The blue stands for liberty, the white for salvation, and the red honours the country's heroes. The coat of arms shows an open Bible, a cross and the motto "God, Fatherland, Liberty". It was designed by Juan Pablo Duarte.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

10.8 million (2022)

🏙️ Capital

Santo Domingo2.2 million people (2025)

🗣️ Main language

Spanish

✨ 3 fun facts

1. Pico Duarte is the tallest mountain in the Caribbean, and snow is sometimes seen on its top.
2. Lake Enriquillo is the Caribbean's largest lake and home to many American crocodiles.
3. The Dominican Republic is famous for merengue, a lively, fast dance music.