The Distrito Nacional is a subdivision of the Dominican Republic enclosing the capital Santo Domingo, so it is not in any of the provinces. It is a municipality but, in some aspects, it is like a province; for example, it elects one senator to the congress.
Before 16 October 2001, the Distrito Nacional was much larger, including what is now the Santo Domingo Province.
A: The Distrito Nacional is a subdivision of the Dominican Republic that encloses the capital Santo Domingo.
A: No, the Distrito Nacional is not a province of the Dominican Republic.
A: Yes, the Distrito Nacional elects one senator to the congress.
A: Although the Distrito Nacional is a municipality, in some aspects, it is like a province.
A: The Distrito Nacional does not include the Santo Domingo Province, while the Santo Domingo Province is a separate province.
A: The Distrito Nacional changed its boundaries on October 16, 2001.
A: Yes, before October 16, 2001, the Distrito Nacional was much larger, including what is now the Santo Domingo Province.
