The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country that shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti to the west. It is known for its beaches, resorts, and golf courses. Its terrain includes tropical forests, savannah, and highlands, including Pico Duarte, the highest mountain in the Caribbean. The capital, Santo Domingo, features Spanish-style elements, such as the five-century-old Gothic-style Catedral Primada de América in its Zona Colonial district.