Compare And Contrast Dominican Republic And Haiti

Haiti and Dominican Republic are two independent countries in the Caribbean. The Spaniards occupied the Dominican Republic until 1821, which influenced their heritage. At the same token the United States also occupied the Dominican Republic for eight years to protect its commercial interests. The Haitians occupied it for twenty-two years, which fueled the hatred for Haitians. What set the Dominican Republic apart from other Caribbean islands is diverse mixture of difference influences from around the world. For example, its cuisine is predominantly made up of a combination of Spanish, Indigenous Taíno, and African. Even its architecture, represent a complex blend of diverse cultures. Culture, religion are the result in Haiti of the French