What should I be careful of in Dominican Republic?

The U.S. State Departments 2019 travel advisory designates the Dominican Republic as a Level 2 destination, which advises visitors to “exercise increased caution.” The advisory cites the Dominican Republic crime rate and states, “The wide availability of weapons, the use and trade of illicit drugs, and a weak criminal

How many Dominicans are in Dominican Republic?

The total population in the Dominican Republic was estimated at 10,189,895, of which 9,341,916 were Dominicans with no foreign background.