The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country that borders Haiti to the west on the island of Hispaniola. It is well-known for its beaches, resorts, and golf courses. Its landscape includes rainforest, savannah, and highlands, as well as Pico Duarte, the Caribbean's tallest peak. In its Zona Colonial district, Santo Domingo's capital city has Spanish landmarks dating back 5 centuries, such as the Gothic Catedral Primada de America.