https://padlet.com/TatianaAvery/8ve0l3qwy96h en-us 2017-11-14 16:25:56 UTC 2025-07-09 14:49:46 UTC hello@padlet.com TatianaAvery https://padlet.com/TatianaAvery/8ve0l3qwy96h/wish/206817350 The Dominican Republic mainly consists of a tropical climate with rain showers throughout the year. The Dominican Republic had dry winters and bright sunny summers and lush vegetation throughout the island.  From June to November, the Island can be very hurricane prone, happening mostly from August and October, and usually have tropical storms once every two years. The island always has warm weather during any season, and the ocean stays warm.]]> 2017-11-14 16:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/TatianaAvery/8ve0l3qwy96h/wish/206817350 TatianaAvery https://padlet.com/TatianaAvery/8ve0l3qwy96h/wish/207018523 The Dominican Republic island, 18,704 square miles, best compares to the state of Maryland, 12,407 square miles. I chose this particular nation because I haven't learned much about it and thought it would be an interesting choice to view the culture, art, and food. ]]> 2017-11-15 01:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/TatianaAvery/8ve0l3qwy96h/wish/207018523 TatianaAvery https://padlet.com/TatianaAvery/8ve0l3qwy96h/wish/207031948 2017-11-15 02:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/TatianaAvery/8ve0l3qwy96h/wish/207031948 TatianaAvery https://padlet.com/TatianaAvery/8ve0l3qwy96h/wish/207034230 2017-11-15 02:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/TatianaAvery/8ve0l3qwy96h/wish/207034230 TatianaAvery https://padlet.com/TatianaAvery/8ve0l3qwy96h/wish/207035138 Currently, the Dominican Republic is suffering from deforestation. Farmers had been cutting down the trees to take advantage of the lush soil of the island, removing the beautiful plants that add to the islands' gorgeousness. Adding on to the farmers, tropical islands are very prone to forest fires. At the moment however, there have been laws and programs set up to help bring the beautiful plant life back.]]> 2017-11-15 02:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/TatianaAvery/8ve0l3qwy96h/wish/207035138 TatianaAvery https://padlet.com/TatianaAvery/8ve0l3qwy96h/wish/207272245 Oscar De La Renta has changed the way the world looks at fashion. Originally becoming a abstract artist, he became fascinated by fashion design. Being a very talented artist, he was able to make designs for Elizabeth Arden, a fashion icon. He changed women's fashion with his sleek and modern designs, reaching to all across the world to eventually become a famous fashion designer, known by thousands.]]> 2017-11-15 16:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/TatianaAvery/8ve0l3qwy96h/wish/207272245