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Not only is Santo Domingo the capital of the Dominican Republic but it is also one of the top sights/ places to visit in the Dominican Republic. A day trip that you can do in Sanyo Domingo is Monte Plata day trip where you can visit beautiful waterfalls. - Karissa Galbraith

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Although they are eaten all over Latin America, there is a whole culture behind empanadas in the Dominican Republic. You can find people selling them on every street corner, and with all the fillings you could imagine. The empanadas are crunchy and delicious. They are made by folding the dough around any type of filling.-Dominick Ulloa

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Traditional Dominican green and yellow plantains with mojo sauce

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A staple food in the Dominican Republic and many other Latin American countries is white rice, beans and plantains.
Another thing in the Dominican Republic that they do with plantains is they mash them up and fry them twice. This is called Tostones.  -Karissa Galbraith

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Harina de Maíz, or in English, Cornmeal Porridge is considered a classic Dominican meal. It’s made with cornflour, milk, brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and a touch of cinnamon. It’s known as a breakfast item. - Alicia Herrera

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One traditional dish in the dominican republic is called Mangú. Mangú itself is mashed green plantains toped with red onion but is usually served as a breakfast meal with egg and sausage. - Brian Giblin

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Sancocho (Dominican meat and vegetables stew) is, without doubt, Dominicans' most cherished dish. Sancocho is usually made for special occasions, but you can enjoy it any day. - Vince Duarte

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This is a resort which has a beautiful view. This is the area of the Dominican Republic you should go to when you’re craving an all inclusive resort experience or a standard resort experience. It has 20 mile of straight white beach. Tourists love this area for several reasons. Beach and water activities are amazing , and there are plenty of companies ready to rent jet skis, banana boats, and more.- Dominick Ulloa

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Beyond the stunning beaches of the Dominican Republic, the aquatic world is equally captivating. Visitors often scuba dive or snorkel to explore coral reefs, caverns, galleon remnants, shipwrecks, and a spectrum of marine life, largely safeguarded as a national park. The prime season for these activities is June to September, attracting a surge of tourists. - Alicia Herrera

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When people visit the Dominican republic they often go for the beach and for the weather, but one of its most well kept secrets is its waterfalls.  Hidden in the countryside, there is a variety of breathtaking and unique waterfalls ready to be discovered. - Vince Duarte

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Dominican officials say plastics company to blame for explosion that killed 31 people

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Dominican officials say plastics company to blame for explosion that killed 31 people

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Dominican Republic, Dominican authorities announced late Friday that they are pursuing a criminal case against a plastics company based on evidence found during an investigation into a powerful that killed at least 31 people.
-Dominick Ulloa

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One popular thing to do in the Dominican Republic is whale watching. A popular place to go to whale watch is Samaná Bay. The best time to go is in the winter from December through March when the whales give birth.

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Since July 11th 2023 there has been an uproar in violent crimes throughout the Dominican Republic. These violent crimes include armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault. Because of these crimes people suggest that travelers should be extra cautious.  - Karissa Galbraith

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Carnaval Dominicano
Every February in the Dominican Republic there are a series of different festivals.
One of the biggest festivals celebrated is called Carnaval Dominicano.  A tradition that dates back to the Spaniards who brought it to the country in the 15th century. During the festivals people get together in the streets and listen to music and some people wear colorful masks. -Karissa Galbraith

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In the Dominican Republic, the Carnival Season is packed with island merriments. The custom is to evade the Cojuelo Devils, who aim to frighten off guests. They usually roam the streets in vibrant outfits and terrifying masks. - Alicia Herrera

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After the joyful carnival comes the holy week. In which many Dominicans enjoy a dish of candy with kidney beans. -Brian Giblin

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A sign of Christmas in the Dominican Republic is the appearance of hundreds of wooden hand crafted Christmas trees,stars, reindeers and other animals displayed in the streets According to their history, artisans started making these white charamico trees as a way of having our own trees covered in snow.-Vince Duarte

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A current event going on in the Dominican Republic is the government denying Canada a led joint security coordination cell in Dominicans territory. - Vince Duarte

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Last Monday, August 14th, San Cristobal experienced a massive blast. This city, situated just west of Santo Domingo, saw at least 12 fatalities and over 65 injuries. Currently, 55 individuals are unaccounted for. Three buildings, including a cherished shopping center, totally crumbled. Fire crews are working relentlessly on the job. - Alicia Herrera

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La República Dominicana is located on the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti. Though La República Dominicana has more land area. It’s situated between Puerto Rico and Cuba. The shores are touched by both the Atlantic Ocean and Carribean Waters. The country’s Capitol is Santo Domingo on the Southeast shore of the island. -Alicia Herrera

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The main languages in the Dominican Republic are Dominican Spanish, Haitian creole and Samana English. Of these languages 85% speak Dominican Spanish, 2% speak Haitian creole and 1% speak Samana English. The indigenous people prior to colonization were called Arawak. Dominican Spanish borrows some words from Arawak but also borrows words from African languages. - Karissa Galbraith

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As tropic storm Frankin approaches the government of the Dominic Republic issues a tropic storm watch for the entire south cost from Haiti to Sanoa island. -Brian Giblin

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The flag of La Republic Domincana is split into four different quadrants by a white cross and has a symbol in the center. The colors of the flag are Red, Blue and white. The Blue corners represent liberty, and the red corners represent the blood lost by hero's of the nation. The white cross that separates the corners symbolizes salvation. -Brian Giblin

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The population of the Dominican Republic is 11.12 million. A fun fact about the country is that 70% of the population is mixed. - Vince Duarte