Which modern country occupies the eastern two-thirds of Hispaniola?

The modern country occupying the eastern two-thirds of Hispaniola is the Dominican Republic. Hispaniola is a Caribbean island shared by two sovereign states, with Haiti occupying the western portion and the Dominican Republic occupying the larger eastern portion.

The island lies between Cuba and Puerto Rico and is part of the Greater Antilles. The Dominican Republic covers roughly 48,445 square kilometres, while Haiti covers about 27,750 square kilometres. Together, they make Hispaniola the most populous island in the West Indies.

A frequent mistake is choosing Haiti because Haiti is also on Hispaniola and is often strongly associated with the island's colonial history. Puerto Rico and Cuba are separate neighbouring Caribbean islands. Hispaniola is also historically important in Columbus's voyages: La Navidad, La Isabela, and Santo Domingo were established there during his first three expeditions.