Is dominican republic in south america?

Location/Geography. The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with the Republic of Haiti. ... Located in the heart of the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and to the south by the Caribbean Sea. read more

The Dominican Republic (Spanish: República Dominicana [reˈpuβliˌka ðoˌminiˈkana]) is a sovereign state located in the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean region. read more

The Dominican Republic became an independent state in 1844, after gaining its sovereignty from Spain. The population of The Dominican Republic is 10,088,598 (2012) and the nation has a density of 209 people per square kilometer. The currency of The Dominican Republic is the Dominican Peso (DOP). read more

Although the Dominican Republic isn't considered to be part of the South American continent, it is still considered as part of Latin America, since it is a Spanish-speaking country. Source(s): I have visited the Dominican Republic multiple times. read more