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Altos de Chavon is the recreation of a medieval European town, complete with an open-air amphitheater, cobble-stone roads and a charming church.

Saona Island is part of a government-protected natural reserve, which is why it is one of the most beautiful spots of the country.

There are hundreds of animal species that inhabit Saona Island. In there you can find several types of turtles, beautiful birds like the monk parakeet, odd reptiles like the rhinoceros iguana, manatees, dolphins and fishing bats.

Humpback whales come every year from December to March for mating on the Bay of Samana, in the northwestern part of the island.

The Hispaniola Island has a warm tropical climate and varied elevations. This offers amazing variations in flora and fauna, from beachside coconut trees to elevated coffee plantations in the mountains.

The Dominican Republic has an average temperature of 78 °F (26 °C), ranging from 73 °F (23 °C) in winter to 82 °F (28 °C) during the summer.

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Sugar, tobacco, cocoa and coffee are four of the Dominican Republic’s main agricultural exports.

The Dominican Republic is known for producing excellent rum.

Mamajuana is a special local spirit made with different spices, rum and even wine. People say it works as an aphrodisiac!

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Baseball is the most popular sport in the country. Sammy Sosa, among many famous baseball players, was born in the Dominican Republic.

The Pan American games of 2003 were hosted in Santo Domingo.

Some of the best golf courses in the world can be found in the Dominican Republic, like the Punta Espada Golf Course.

Most golf courses in the Dominican Republic are set along the coast, with breathtaking ocean views.

Fishing in the Dominican Republic is also a big deal, with several annual tournaments and big-game fish like marlin, barracudas and swordfish available close to the island.

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Oscar de la Renta, one of the best-known fashion designers of the century, is Dominican. He was born in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, and one of the most beautiful cities in the Caribbean.

In 1977, the Miss Universe pageant was hosted in Santo Domingo to promote tourism to the island (and it worked!). For the first time, Miss Dominican Republic (Blanca Aurora Sardiñas) qualified for the semi-finals and Janelle Commissiong, from Trinidad & Tobago, became the first black woman to win the Miss Universe title.

Juan Luis Guerra, a popular and respected singer in Latin America was born in Santo Domingo.

The famous amber that appears in the box office hit Jurassik Park (the one with the trapped mosquito that started it all) can be found at the Amber Museum in Puerto Plata.

Merengue, the rhythmic and popular dance music, originated in the Dominican Republic in the 19th century.

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-Puerto Plata
-Punta Cana
-La Romana
-Samana
-Santo Domingo

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Well Known People from The Dominican Republic 

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Well Known People from The Dominican Republic 

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-Manny Ramirez-Baseball Player
-Julissa Bermudez-Actress
-Adrian Beltre -Baseball Player
-Amelia Vega- first person from Dominican republic to be named Miss Universe
-Carlos Gomez-Baseball Player
-Carlos Pena-Baseball Player
-Charlie Villanueva- Basketball Player
-Shalim Ortiz-Actor
-Tony Abreu

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MUSIC-lively and fast paced rhythm  and dance.
FESTIVALS-Carnival celebrations are held in February with parades, street dancing, and food festivals with music
SPORTS-baseball is a well known sport in the Dominican Republic
Size- second largest Caribbean island
Rights- Members of the armed and national police are not allowed to vote

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Is a system of government in which all eligible citizens vote on representatives to pass laws for them. A perfect example is U.S, where we elect a president and members of the congress. We also elect local and state officials. All of these elected officials supposedly listen to the populace and do whats best for the nations, state or jurisdiction as a whole.

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68.9% Roman Catholic. 10.6% Evangelical and the rest is other