How many provinces and national districts does the Dominican Republic have?

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The Dominican Republic is divided into 31 provinces (provincias) and one National District (Distrito Nacional), which serves as the site of the capital, Santo Domingo.1

The country's legislature reflects this administrative structure: the 32-member Senate consists of one representative from each of the 31 provinces and one from the National District.1