La Romana (province)
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| Capital | La Romana |
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| Area | 654 km² |
| Population (2000 est.) | 213,628 |
| Population density | 326.6 / km² |
| ISO 3166-2 | DO-12 |
La Romana is a province of the Dominican Republic. The capital is also named La Romana, and is the third-largest town in the country. The province was split from La Altagracia in 1968.
La Romana is also home to Casa de Campo, one of the world's largest resorts and top golfing destinations. The "Teeth of the Dog" golf course is world-renown, and many international and local artists perform at "Altos de Chavon", an artistic community and university.
[edit] Municipalities
- Guaymate
- La Romana
| Provinces of the Dominican Republic |  |
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| Ázua • Baoruco • Barahona • Dajabón • Distrito Nacional • Duarte • Elías Piña • El Seibo • Espaillat • Hato Mayor • Independencia • La Altagracia • La Romana • La Vega • María Trinidad Sánchez • Monseñor Nouel • Monte Cristi • Monte Plata • Pedernales • Peravia • Puerto Plata • Salcedo • Samaná • Sánchez Ramírez • San Cristóbal • San José de Ocoa • San Juan • San Pedro de Macorís • Santiago • Santiago Rodríguez • Santo Domingo • Valverde |
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