Number of municipalities: 19.
Total area: 3,544.5km2
Population: Over 500,000 inhabitants.
Participation in State GDP: 2.78%
Economic base: Predominately clothes making, fabrics, textiles and services; commerce, namely wholesale beverages, lodging, eateries and services. Highlights also include tourism related to historical sites and sugar mills.
Unique Characteristics: The DR has consolidated itself as a large scale clothing producer, responsible for 75% of state production.
