Buenos Dias, or hello! There are so many reasons why you should come visit the Dominican Republic! The Dominican Republic has places that still are the way they used to be in the past, so you get to experience an old and a more industrialized feel. It is peaceful and quiet; its beauty not only comes from the land but also from the friendly people. If you are looking for a place to get away and relax come to this island!
Climate:
The majority of the Dominican Republic has beautiful tropical weather all year long, with the temperature around 77° F (25°C). Some call the Dominican Republic's climate, 'the endless summer', because it has a warm and sunny temperature pretty much everywhere in the country, all year round.
Major Cities:
Santo Domingo is the biggest and most visited city in the Dominican Republic; it has a population of 2,201,941. Santo Domingo Este is the second largest city with 851,853 inhabitants. The smallest city is La Mata with only 10,034 people. (Santo Domingo)
Population:
The overall population is 10.28 million people.
Rivers: Yaque Del Norte, Yuna River, and Artibonite River are only 3 of the many rivers in the Dominican Republic. They give the visitors a cool relaxing place to relax! (People river tubing in one of the rivers)
Mountains:
Like Haiti, a large part of the Dominican Republic (about 80%) is covered with mountains. Pico Duarte is the highest mountain; soaring at 10,164 ft. (3098 m). This is perfect for hiking and other activities that many of the tourists enjoy.
People:
The people in the Dominican Republic have a reputation of being very friendly and welcoming. The ethnic race of the country is 73% mixed race, 16% white, and 11% black. Its main cultural influences are European, African, and a little bit of Taino Indian.
Cuisine:
The Dominican cuisine is made up of a combination of Spanish, indigenous Taíno, and African taste. Dominican cuisine is a