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What channel separates the Dominican Republic from Puerto Rico?
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The channel that separates the Dominican Republic from Puerto Rico is known as the Mona Passage.12
This strait is approximately 80 miles (130 km) wide and serves as a vital connection between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Located within the center of this passage is Mona Island, a limestone plateau situated west of Puerto Rico.123