throughout the life of a person depends on nourishment‚ shelter‚ education‚ and many other factors. A person cannot lead a full life without catering to their needs and interests‚ and living in poverty does not help. Poverty levels affect many people all over the world‚ specifically‚ the Dominican Republic. I recently took a trip there with my mother‚ and‚ during this trip‚ I noticed many dilapidated homes that housed under-nourished families. I feel that these situations do not help people develop
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Introduction to the Culture of the Dominican Republic ¡Bienvenidos a la Republica Dominicana! Home to nearly 10 million people‚ with 1 million living in its capital‚ Santo Domingo‚ the Spanish-speaking Dominican Republic is the second largest Caribbean nation. It shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti‚ and lies 947 miles from the state of Florida. It is a popular tourist destination‚ and is in fact is the most popular in the Caribbean. But beyond the tourism and attractions‚ there are millions
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The Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean on the island la Hispaniola. The Dominican culture Dominican on the conformation of two mother cultures which are the Spanish and African. There are three main aspects of the Dominican Republic culture‚ and these are the food‚ music‚ and the Carnival. One aspect of the Dominican culture is the food. The gastronomy in the country is a reflection of the Spanish‚ Tainan and African influences. The main meal in the country is La Bandera‚ which mean
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Dominican Republic is the second largest and most diverse Caribbean country‚ situated just two hours south of Miami‚ less than four hours from New York and eight hours from most European cities. Known for our warm and hospitable people‚ Dominican Republic is a destination like no other‚ featuring astounding nature‚ intriguing history and rich culture. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the north and the Caribbean Sea on the south‚ our lush tropical island paradise boasts nearly 1‚000 miles (1‚609
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Population The Dominican Republic is a country rich with beautiful lands and white sandy beaches. It’s west of Jamaica and south of Puerto Rico and occupies two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola. There was a population of 10.4 million in 2013‚ but as of now the population is approximately 10‚652‚135 million. One-tenth of its population resides in the capital city of Santo Domingo. Major Religion The main ethnicity is mulattoes‚ which is a mix of European and Africans. The majority of the people
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The Dominican Republic Mike Bengs So. St. B3 Jan. 7th ‚ 1997 The Dominican Republic is located on the island of Hispanola located in the Caribbean Sea. It takes up about 2/3 of the island which it shares with Haiti. Dominican Republic’s total area is 48‚734 square kilometers. The Dominican Republic Jas a tropical maritime climate. The temperatures are moderated though by the ocean currents and year-round trade winds. The average temperature is around 720F and 800F
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603 Dominican Republic Capital:The capital of the Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo The capital and largest city (over 2 million population) in the Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo. The Dominican Republic is divided into 31 provinces and there are provincial capitals but Santo Domingo is considered the national capital. Flag:The flag of the Dominican Republic is composed of a central white cross with red and blue rectangles
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The Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean. The Dominican Republic borders the Caribbean Sea‚ North Atlantic Ocean‚ and Haiti. The population recorded July 2016 in the World Fact book is 10‚606‚865. The Dominican Republic is ranked 88th on highest population‚ while the United States is ranked 4th. The official language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish and 95% of the population is of the Catholic religion. The capital of the Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo. The Dominican Republic sells
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Background Information The Dominican Republic is an island nation of rich culture and lasting tradition‚ located in the Caribbean Sea. Winning its status as an independent republic in 1844‚ the republic is best known for its beaches‚ resorts‚ and unique history. However‚ it is perhaps the unique blend of cultural influences from around the world that make this beautiful island the fascinating area it is today. For at least 5‚000 years before Christopher Columbus "discovered" America for the Europeans
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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
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