The Dominican Republic is the second-largest country in the Caribbean covering an area of 10,704 square miles.
The Dominican Republic’s National animal is the Palmchat known for its owing its unique taxonomic status.
The Dominican Republic is in North America, with a population of 10.63 million people. Its’ capital is Santo Domingo, and the currency is the Dominican Peso. The official language is Spanish.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Years (Jan 01)
- Epiphanny (Jan 01)
- Lady of Altahracia (Jan 21)
- Juan Pablo Duarte Day (Jan 26)
- Independence Day (Feb 27)
- Good Friday (Date Varies)
- Easter Day (Date Varies)
- Labour Day (May 01)
- Mother’s Day (Date Varies)
- Corpus Christi (Date Varies)
- Father’s Day (Date varies)
- Restoration Day (Aug 16)
- Our Lady of Mercedes Day (Sep 24)
- Constitution Day (Nov 06)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
It has one world heritage site
Want to learn more? Check out Dominica Republic’s tourism website!
Also, check out the Cento Leon and the Conquista Park.
Fun activities to do
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