Dominican Republic
Litzy Quiroz. Word Geography. 11/9/2014.
Political and Physical Maps.
Come and visit us!
The Dominican Republic has an excellent reputation for its varied and flavorful food.You will also find Oriental, Mexican, Mediterranean, Italian restaurants. On events, we make very good celebrations for example on January 26, we honor the father of the country. We celebrate it with a humongous carnival every year during all the month of January. We also have very good trips for example to the "Paradisus Punta Cana Resort"
it has a white-sand beach and brilliant ocean views set the stage, matched by 694 opulent guest suites, 9 restaurants, eight bars, swimming pools, casino, spa and more.
Religion.
The many kinds of religion in the Dominican Republic have been growing and changing. Historically, Catholicism dominated the religious practices of the small country. In modern times Protestant and non-Christian groups, like Jews and Muslims, have experienced a population boom.
Islam and Judaism are both showing a great deal of development in the Dominican Republic
Language.
When they say hello to each other they say a simple Hola.
Pronounce it: "oh la "
People.
The last census conducted in the country estimated the population as 73% mixed race.
- 50% White European.
- 43% Black African.
- and 7% Indigenous Amerindian overall.
Costumes and traditions.
Dominican folk music features instruments such as the maracas, tambora (small drum), accordion and the guirra (a percussion instrument scraped with a metal rod). The national dance is the méringue.
Independence Day
Feb. 27: The festival of carnaval coincides with Independence Day and is the most colorful festival of the year. For Catholics, it is it a time of feasting before the time of fasting known as Lent.
Typical Food.
Green Banana Salad
Economy.
Holidays/Festivals.
- January 21. Day of the Lady of Altagracia.
- February 27. National Independence Day.
- February. Dominican Carnival.