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The Dominican Republic is a beautiful and historical country. It is a great place to take a family, couple, business; ANYONE! It has activities for all ages. You will never run out of things to do, places to see, and people to meet. Visit for a weekend, week, month, year, or move full-time! There are options for everyone. We hope our blog has helped you learn, and love the country. Let us know any questions, suggestions, thoughts you have, or anything you're confused about.

"Dios, Patria, Libertad" ("God, Fatherland, Liberty")

Dominican Republic Motto

Beauty in the Dominican Republic

Look Forward to the Beauty of the Dominican

Startlingly white, clean, near deserted beaches

Gently swaying palms

Friendly, smiling local people

Lush verdant forests

Beautiful mountains

Lifestyle for all: city/country/beach/woodsy

Amazing weather

"History Knowledge" About the Dominican Republic

History: The Dominican Republic was originally founded in 1492 by Columbus on his first voyage. Columbus first named it La Española. The capital, Santo Domingo, was founded in 1496 and it is, to this day, the oldest European settlement in the Western Hemisphere. In 1822, Hatians took control of the country, but by 1844, they were conquered and thrown out. This was the year the Dominican Republic was formed. Democracy finally took place in 1962, and has continued since.

Government: Representative Democracy

Main Agriculture (Crops): Sugarcane, Cocoa, Rice, Pigs, Potatoes, Corn, Bananas, Beans, Tobacco, Cattle, Eggs, Cotton, Dairy Products

Independence Day: February 27

The people of the Dominican Republic

An estimated 9,760,000 people live in the Dominican Republic. 73% of those people are multiracial, 16% are white, and 11% are black. The literacy rate (how many are educated) is 85%. Over 95% of the citizens are Christians, 82% of Christians are Roman Catholics. The main language for the Dominican Republic is Spanish.



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