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Dominican Republic - Wikipedia
The Dominican Republic is a country on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean Sea, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north. Geographically, the Dominican Republic is part of the North American continent. It occupies the eastern five-eighths of the island, which … See more
The name Dominican originates from Saint Dominic, the patron saint of astronomers, and founder of the Dominican Order.
The Dominican Order established a house of high studies on … See moreThe Dominican Republic comprises the eastern five-eighths of Hispaniola, the second-largest island in the Greater Antilles, … See more
During the last three decades, the Dominican economy, formerly dependent on the export of agricultural commodities (mainly sugar, cocoa and coffee), has transitioned to a … See more
Due to cultural syncretism, the culture and customs of the Dominican people have a European cultural basis, influenced by both See more
Pre-European history
The Arawakan-speaking Taíno moved into Hispaniola from the north east region of what is now known … See moreThe Dominican Republic is a representative democracy or democratic republic, with three branches of power: executive, legislative, and judicial. The president of the … See more
The Dominican Republic's population was 11,117,873 in 2021, compared to 2,380,000 in 1950. In 2010, 31.2% of the population was under 15 years of age, with 6% of the … See more
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