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Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic. By Luis Mauricio Bogaert. Dominican Republic. Motto: "Dios, Patria, Libertad" "God, Nation, Liberty Official Languages: Spanish Capital and largest city: Santo Domingo Ethnic Groups: 73% Mixed 16% White(Spaniards, French, Italians, others) 11% Black

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Dominican Republic

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  1. Dominican Republic By Luis Mauricio Bogaert

  2. Dominican Republic • Motto:"Dios, Patria, Libertad""God, Nation, Liberty • Official Languages: Spanish • Capital and largest city: • Santo Domingo • Ethnic Groups: • 73% Mixed • 16% White(Spaniards, French, Italians, others) • 11% Black • Demonym: Dominican • Currency: Dominican Peso

  3. Geography The Dominican Republic is situated on the eastern part of the second-largest island in the Greater Antilles. It shares the island roughly at a 2:1 ratio with Haiti. The whole country measures an area of or 48,730 km². Making it the second largest country in the Antilles, after Cuba.

  4. Climate The country is a tropical, maritime nation. • Wet season is from May to November, with periodic hurricanes between June and November. The main annual temperature ranges from 21 °C in the mountainous regions to 25 °C on the plains and the coast. The average temperature in Santo Domingo in January is 25 °C, and it is 30 °C in July.

  5. Provinces and municipalities The Dominican Republic is divided into 3 main sections and 31 provinces. Additionally, the national capital, Distrito Nacional (National District), is contained within Santo Domingo. The provinces are divided into municipalities. They are the second–level political and administrative subdivisions of the country.

  6. Government The Dominican Republic has a multi–party political system with national elections every 2 years (alternating between presidential elections and congressional/municipal elections). Presidential elections are held in years evenly divisible by four. Congressional and municipal elections are held in even numbered years not divisible by four. International observers have found that presidential and congressional elections since 1996 have been generally free and fair.

  7. Economy The Dominican Republic has the largestor second largesteconomy in Central America and the Caribbean. It is a lower middle-income developing country, with a 2007 GDP per capita of $9,208 , which is relatively high in Latin America. Nevertheless, unemployment,government corruption, income misdistribution,and inconsistent electric service remain major Dominican problems.

  8. Culture The culture of the Dominican Republic, like its Caribbean neighbors, is a blend of the cultures of the European colonists, African slaves, and Taíno natives. Spanish, also known as Castellano (Castilian) is the official language. Other languages, among them English, French, German, Italian, and Chinese are also spoken to varying degrees. European, African and Taíno cultural elements are most prominent in food, family structure, religion and music. Many Arawak/Taíno names and words are used in daily conversation and for many foods native to the DR.

  9. Sports Baseball is by far the most popular sport in the Dominican Republic today. After the United States, the Dominican Republic has the second-highest number of baseball players in Major League Baseball.Among the outstanding MLB players born in the Dominican are: Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, Albert Pujols, Hanley Ramirez, Miguel Tejada, Juan Marichal, and Sammy Sosa. Boxing is one of the more important sports after baseball, and the country has produced scores of world-class fighters and world champions. Olympic gold medalist and world champion over 400 m hurdles FélixSánchez hails from the Dominican Republic. • The National Basketball Association (NBA) also has had players from the Dominican Republic.

  10. Beaches The beaches in the Dominican Republic are unspoiled Caribbean jewels that sparkle in the island sun. The country boasts almost 800 miles of coastline, featuring some of the most stunning sands in the Caribbean. With so many beaches on one island, vacationers will never have to search for great surf and sand.

  11. The End Sources • http://www.wikipedia.com • http://www.bufeo.com

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