The Dominican Republic is a country located on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the country of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two islands in the world that are shared by two sovereign nations. The Dominican Republic is the second-largest country in the Caribbean by area, with a total land area of 18,700 square miles (48,445 square kilometers). The Dominican Republic is also the second-most populous country in the Caribbean, with a population of 10,6 million people (2016 estimate).

The Dominican Republic has a long history of interactions with the United States, dating back to the early 19th century. In 1804, the Dominican Republic gained its independence from Haiti, and in 1844, the country became a republic. In 1865, the Dominican Republic was occupied by the United States Marines, who were sent in to quell a rebellion against the government. The United States would maintain a military presence in the Dominican Republic for the next two years.

In 1869, the Dominican Republic signed a treaty of friendship and commerce with the United States, which granted the US the right to establish a naval base at the port of Santo Domingo. In 1903, the United States and the Dominican Republic signed the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty, which granted the US exclusive rights to build and operate a canal across the Panama Canal. The treaty also granted the US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the canal, known as the Canal Zone.

In 1916, the United States invaded the Dominican Republic in an attempt to restore order during a period of political turmoil. The US occupation lasted until 1924, when the country was finally stabilized. In 1930, the Dominican Republic signed a treaty with the US that granted the US the right to intervene in the country’s internal affairs if necessary.

The Dominican Republic and the United States have had a close relationship since the country’s independence. The US has been a major source of economic and military assistance for the Dominican Republic, and the two countries have strong trade and investment ties. In recent years, the Dominican Republic has become an increasingly popular tourist destination for Americans.

The US Embassy in the Dominican Republic is located in the capital city of Santo Domingo. The embassy provides consular services for US citizens, and also handles visa applications for foreigners who wish to enter the United States. The embassy also works closely with the