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It's the other way, Puerto Rico is east to Dominican Republic.

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Q: Is the Dominican Republic part of the West Indies?
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What is the island called in the west indies that where two countries are found?

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Is the Dominican part of the Caribbean?

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Is Dominican Republic is a part of Europe?

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Is Dominican Republic off the coast of the Caribbean?

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