1. By: Diasmany, Jaime

2. Independence: Dominican Republic gained its independence from Haiti on January 27, 1844. Independence: Dominican Republic gained its independence from Haiti on January 27, 1844. Leaders: Here are some presidents that ruled D.R over the years: Leaders: Here are some presidents that ruled D.R over the years: Pedro Antonio Pimentel (March 25-August 4, 1865) Buenaventura Baez (December 8, 1865- May 29, 1866) Fernando Arturo (September 1, 1880-September 1, 1882) President of Dominican Republic now: Leones Fernandez (got elected as President in 1996) President of Dominican Republic now: Leones Fernandez (got elected as President in 1996)

3. Dominican Republics has major issues with its neighbors Haiti. Dominican Republics has major issues with its neighbors Haiti. All over the past 200 years Haiti and Dominican Republic has shared its own border, its not like they hate each other to death, but their problems are major. Some problems have occur because Haitians wanted to take over some of their land but Dominicans refused and have struggled all this year so they could maintain their beautiful land. All over the past 200 years Haiti and Dominican Republic has shared its own border, its not like they hate each other to death, but their problems are major. Some problems have occur because Haitians wanted to take over some of their land but Dominicans refused and have struggled all this year so they could maintain their beautiful land.

4. Haiti on the western part has an Afro-French culture while the Dominican Republic on the eastern extension is Hispanic. Haitians speak Creole and French; Dominicans speak Spanish. The population of Haiti is in majority black; that of the Dominican Republic is mostly mulatto with a minority of black and white. In fact the two countries merely coexist on this small island, conflict arising almost everyday between the two governments. Both countries have a colonial past that had shaped them to produce what they are today. Haiti on the western part has an Afro-French culture while the Dominican Republic on the eastern extension is Hispanic. Haitians speak Creole and French; Dominicans speak Spanish. The population of Haiti is in majority black; that of the Dominican Republic is mostly mulatto with a minority of black and white. In fact the two countries merely coexist on this small island, conflict arising almost everyday between the two governments. Both countries have a colonial past that had shaped them to produce what they are today.

5. Some special events that happens in D.R: Some special events that happens in D.R: February : Santo Domingo Festival – The Carnival brings the streets to life every weekend throughout February, with a huge pared down the July: Merengue Festival – This special event takes place in Santo Domingo, in this event the music gets blasted all over the streets where everybody out and dances.

6. Language: The official spoken language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. Most people involved in the tourism understand and speak at least some English. Language: The official spoken language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. Most people involved in the tourism understand and speak at least some English. Religion: Although there are several different religions practiced in Dominican Republic, Roman Catholic is the island’s state-sanctioned official religion. Religion: Although there are several different religions practiced in Dominican Republic, Roman Catholic is the island’s state-sanctioned official religion. Food: Is a blend of many different cultural dishes all combined to make style of cooking that is unique to this island. With influences of Taino Indians, Spaniards, African Slaves and many other immigrants, the Dominican dishes have evolved to be some of the best tasting foods we have ever tasted. Food: Is a blend of many different cultural dishes all combined to make style of cooking that is unique to this island. With influences of Taino Indians, Spaniards, African Slaves and many other immigrants, the Dominican dishes have evolved to be some of the best tasting foods we have ever tasted.

7. Size of country: 48, 730 sq km. Size of country: 48, 730 sq km. Capital: Santo Domingo Capital: Santo Domingo Landforms: Lago Enriquillo, (really big famous lake) Landforms: Lago Enriquillo, (really big famous lake) Climate: Tropical maritime; little seasonal temperature variation; seasonal variation in rainfall Climate: Tropical maritime; little seasonal temperature variation; seasonal variation in rainfall Natural Resources: nickel, bauxite, gold, silver Natural Resources: nickel, bauxite, gold, silver

8. Population: 9, 365, 818 (July 2007-2008) Population: 9, 365, 818 (July 2007-2008) GNP: 1980-1993: 3.0%, Annual Growth Rate GNP/Capita: 0.7% GNP: 1980-1993: 3.0%, Annual Growth Rate GNP/Capita: 0.7%: GDP: 45.69 billion-(U.S) 13.84 trillion GDP: 45.69 billion-(U.S) 13.84 trillion Mortality Rate: Total: 27.94 deaths/1000 live birth Mortality Rate: Total: 27.94 deaths/1000 live birth  Male: 30.5 death/1000 live births  Female: 25.75 deaths/1000 live births Literacy Rate: Literacy Rate:  Male: 86.8%  Female: 87.2%

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