The number of tourists that visited the Dominican Republic through the country's international airports during this past month of January grew by 8.5%, in comparison to last year's numbers.

In total, 456,000 international tourists visited the country.

The number of U.S. tourists jumped to 147,000, representing an increase of 8.2%.

Aside from the United States, the countries with the greatest representation are: Canada 115, 000 (9.5%), Germany 25,000 (3.4%); Great Britain (4.8%); Argentina (26%); Colombia (50%) and Venezuela (69%).

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About Dominican Republic: Rich in history, the Dominican Republic's first tourist was Christopher Columbus in 1492. Since then, it has developed into a diverse and luxurious destination offering both Dominican Republic and European flavours to more than 220,000 British visitors each year. A leader in eco-tourism, the Dominican Republic created the world's first Whale Sanctuary and has established protection zones for more than 20 percent of its land and coastal areas. The country boasts some of the world's best golf courses and beaches, the largest marinas in the Caribbean and is a chosen escape for celebrities, couples and families. Visit the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism's official Web site at: www.godominicanrepublic.com or call +44 (0)20 7242 7778.