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Dominican Republic

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Dominican Republic , republic (2005 est. pop. 8,950,000), 18,700 sq mi (48,442 sq km), West Indies, on the eastern two thirds of the island of Hispaniola . The capital and largest city is Santo Domingo . Land and People The land ranges from mountainous to gently rolling, with fertile river valleys. It has a moderate subtropical climate, ample rainfall, and fertile soils. Periodic hurricanes can cause extensive damage. The country is administratively divided into 29 provinces and one district. The majority of the population is of mixed African and European descent. Spanish is the official... Read more
Dominican Republic
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Dominican Republic Republica Dominicana CAPITAL: Santo Domingo FLAG: The national flag, adopted...maintained throughout the year; 8 am = noon GMT. The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola... Read more
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic Culture Name Dominican Orientation Identification. The Dominican Republic became a nation on 27 February 1844...became the first president of the Dominican Republic. The complex heritage of Arawak... Read more

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