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Dominican Republic (República Dominicana ) Johnathan Shea

Discover the rich history, diverse culture, and delicious cuisine of the Dominican Republic. Explore the country's Spanish roots, beautiful terrain, and unique languages. Indulge in traditional dishes like pastelitos, lorico, and tostones. Experience the vibrant flavors of this Caribbean paradise.

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Dominican Republic (República Dominicana ) Johnathan Shea

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  1. DominicanRepublic(República Dominicana)Johnathan Shea

  2. Size • Area: • 18,792 sq mi = 48,671 km2 • Approximately half the size of Pennsylvania

  3. Population • 10,735,896 (2018 estimate)

  4. Background • Christopher Columbus landed on the island on December 5, 1492 • After more than three hundred years of Spanish rule the Dominican people declared independence in November 1821. • The Dominican Republic has the ninth-largest economy in Latin America and is the largest economy in the Caribbean and Central American region.

  5. Background • Dominican Republic terrain comprises rainforest, savannah and highlands

  6. Official Languages • The official language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish • Other Languages: • Haitian creole is spoken by those who are of Haitian descent. It is spoken by 160,000 inhabitants. • Southwestern Creole English is spoken by 22,000 people in the Dominican Republic. The language is based on West African languages and English. • Samaná English is spoken by 8,000 inhabitants in the northeast of the Dominican Republic. • Chinese is spoken by 25,000 Chinese refugees of the Chinese Revolution. • English is typically only spoken in tourist areas throughout the Dominican Republic

  7. Food • Pastelitos: • Much like a small version of an Empanada, this appetizer is a small stuffed pastry. • The most popular ones are filled with either meat or cheese.

  8. Food • Lorico: • Lorico is a mixture of rice and chicken (or meat), where the rice is added to the chicken/sauce to create a beautifully delicious taste.

  9. Food • Tostónes • Twice fried and salted green plantains • Tostónes is to Dominican Republic as fries are to America

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