MAP OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

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The Dominican Republic is divided administratively into provinces and a National

District where the national capital is located (Santo Domingo de Guzmán). The
territory of this country is divided into 32 provinces which, at the same time, are
subdivided with a total of 158 municipalities and 231 municipal districts

POPULATION

The population of the Dominican Republic in 2018 estimated by the United Nations
is 10.6 billion people, ranking 82nd among the 193 nations in the world. In that
year, approximately 5% of the population was over 65 years of age, while 35% of
the population was under 15 years of age. There were 103 men for every 100
women in the country in 2016. According to the Dominican government, the
population density in 2007 was 192 per km², and 63% of the population lived in
urban areas. The coastal plains of the south and the Cibao Valley are the most
densely populated areas of the country. The capital city, Santo Domingo, had a
population of 3 014 000 in 2007. Other important cities are Santiago de los
Caballeros (756,098 inhabitants), La Romana (population 250,000), San Pedro de
Macoris, San Francisco de Macorís, Puerto Plata and La Vega. According to the
United Nations, the growth rate of the urban population for the period 2000-2005
was 2.3%.

LANGUAGE

The official language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish, used together with the
Antillean form in the everyday language. In its lexicon you can find African
influences (Africanisms), foreigners coming essentially from the English of the
United States and also neologisms that clash with the maintained archaisms of
ancient Spanish. As for his accent, he remembers Canary Spanish.

In addition to Spanish, you can find enclaves where Haitian Creole is spoken,
whose extension throughout the country is due to immigrants from Haiti and their
descendants. Also English, not only because of the strong American influence, but
also because of the presence of native Dominicans who were descendants of
American slaves in the 19th century. And finally, you can listen to French, a
language widely spread throughout the island.

HIGHEST MOUNTAIN/PICK

Pico Duarte: Pico Duarte is a mountain that belongs to the Cordillera Central and
is the highest peak of the Greater Antilles. It is usually visited by a large number of
brigades and schools in the Dominican Republic. Pico Duarte and Pico la Pelona,
are twin peaks. According to some current topographical data, the two mountains
have the same altitude of 3087 meters above sea level, however, measurements
made with altimeters suggest that the La Pelona Peak is a few meters less than
Pico Duarte.

The Pelona: The Pelone Peak, has 3,085 meters of altitude, only a few meters
less than the Pico Duarte, and is at a distance of 1.5 km from it. La Pelona is
located in the province of San Juan de la Maguana, right in the J. A. Bermúdez
National Park, located in the Central Mountain Range.

Pico Diego De Ocampo: The Diego de Ocampo is the highest peak of the
Northern Cordillera and is located in the province of Santiago de los Caballeros. It
has an altitude of about 2,220 meters above sea level.

Isabel De Torres: The Isabel de Torres Peak is located south of the city of Puerto
Plata, this mountain has a height of 990 meters.

Loma Quita Espuela: The natural reserve known as Quita Espuela has 72.5 km²
and is composed by the peaks Loma Quita Espuela with a height of 985 m, Loma
Vieja with a height of 730 m, Loma El Quemado with 565 m of height, Loma La
Canela with an altitude of 560 m and Los Sabrosos with about 510 m of altitude.

Sierra De Bahoruco: The Sierra de Bahoruco is a depopulated mountain, due to

its steep relief. In this mountain range there are mountains with more than 2,000
meters of altitude. The highest peak is located in the part of the Dominican territory
and is called Loma del Toro, which is near the border with the Republic of Haiti,
and has a height of 2,367 meters above sea level. The Sierra de Bahoruco has an
approximate extension of about 70 km, and is oriented in a Northwest-Southeast
direction, it is located in the provinces of Independencia, Pedernales and
Barahona.

Monte Nalga De Maco: Pico Nalga de Maco, consists of two peaks, and is located
in the Cordillera Central just south of the municipality Los Almácigos, Santiago
Rodriguez province. This mountain and its surroundings have been declared a
National Park since 1995 and covers a territorial extension of 278 km2.
MOST FAMOUS PLACES OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Colonial City of Santo Domingo: Located in the heart of the capital of the
Dominican Republic, on the edge of the Ozama River, it corresponds to the first
city founded by Europeans in America, with centennial streets and monuments that
date back to the main episodes of the colonial era, Among them are the first
cathedral and the first fortress built in the New World.

Dunes of Baní: Located in the Peninsula of Las Calderas, they correspond to one
of the best tourist places of the Dominican Republic for nature lovers, a magnificent
scenery conformed by an immense desert of sand that extends for 15 kilometers in
length and 3 kilometers wide, with huge dunes that reach 35 meters in height.

Peninsula of Samaná: Rincon Beach in the Samaná Peninsula. DC. Via Flickr of
pierremangin. This peninsula located in the extreme northeast of the country,
gathers in its approximately 60 kilometers long and 19 wide, some of the most
beautiful beaches and ecotourism destinations of the Dominican Republic, with
landscapes characteristic for its humid subtropical forests and green mountains.

Los Haitises National Park: Located at the foot of the Bay of Samaná,
corresponds to another of the natural jewels of the Dominican Republic, a national
park of 1,600 square kilometers, famous for its set of hills or "mogotes" that reach
heights of up to 40 meters, covered by lush tropical forests.

The landscape of Los Haitises, also includes small bays, virgin beaches, cays and
mangroves, which make home to an impressive biodiversity of species, in addition
to numerous natural caves, where the Taíno culture left pictographs and
petroglyphs. The entrance to the park is usually done by the coastal town of
Sabana de la Mar, from where boats leave, which run through the main sites of Los
Haitises.

Punta Cana: With its 50 kilometers of paradisiacal beaches, Punta Cana is

undoubtedly one of the most famous tourist places in the Dominican Republic, as
well as one of the most legendary in the Caribbean, with beaches renowned for
their crystal clear waters, white sands and huge coconut trees. , as well as housing
exclusive golf courses, luxurious resorts and all-inclusive resorts.

Although Punta Cana is spoken of as a single destination, in reality it is made up of

several beaches, being the most famous Bávaro beach, with an inexhaustible offer
of tourist services and recreational activities. Next to it, there are other beautiful
beaches such as Juanillo, Macao and Uvero Alto.
San Felipe de Puerto Plata: Located at the foot of the Atlantic Ocean, it
corresponds to one of the most beautiful cities in the country, combining beaches,
history and modernity, as well as a vast range of tourist services including many
hotels, restaurants, lively nightlife and shopping centers.

The 27 Charcos de Damajagua: Although they are only 10 kilometers away from
San Felipe de Puerto Plata, they correspond to a tourist destination in itself,
comprising a set of 27 waterfalls of different sizes, which are born from the
Damajagua River, forming in its passage springs and natural pools in the middle of
the forest.

Bayahibe: Located on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, it corresponds to an old

fishing village, today dedicated mainly to tourism, benefiting from its privileged
geographical location as a gateway to the National Park of the East and its
beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise waters .

Isla Saona: Located off the coast of Bayahibe, within the Cotubanamá National
Park, it corresponds to one of the largest islands of the Dominican Republic,
famous for its dreamy beaches, where they combine white sands, turquoise waters
and coral reefs. The most famous among them is Canto de Agua.

Eagles Bay: Finishing the ranking of the best tourist places in the Dominican
Republic, is this wonderful bay that is part of the Jaragua National Park, known for
its kilometers of virgin beaches surrounded by gigantic rocks, with white sands and
transparent waters, considered among the most crystalline of the planet.

ANY FAMOUS PERSON FROM THAT COUNTRY ( ACTRES, ACTOR, SINGER,

SPORT PLAYER).

Amelia Vega: Born in the city of Santiago de los Caballeros with the name of
Amelia Vega Polanco, known for being the 1st Dominican to win the crown of Miss
Universe in 2003, coronation that went around the world for the charisma and
grace that demonstrated in the contest. Today she develops as a singer and
businesswoman. She is married to the famous Dominican basketball player Al
Holford. Impossible to forget that I match red and that moving response to his
grandmother.

Charytín: Nation in Santa Cruz del Señor with the name of Maria del Rosario
Goico Rodriguez, our most beloved golden blonde in the country, her charisma,
talent and sympathy with the hearts of the people of the world, is presenter,
actress, singer, dancer and businesswoman
With more than 16 recorded discs, 2 movies and 1 novel. And how to forget that
TV show in the 90s "El Show de Charityn" and not to mention "Escándalo TV"
program already disappeared but still giving something to talk about. To these
dates it is confirmed that Charytín will soon return to television with a new show, is
that she is always our "Blonde of America"

Marcos Diaz: Born in Santo Domingo under the name of Marcos Aurelio Díaz
Domínguez. In 2004, this freestyle swimmer became the first Dominican to cross a
swim from England to France, and in 2005 he achieved the world record in a game
between continents, a feat that impressed the whole world.

In October 2008, Diaz was recognized as Athlete of the Year at the Orgullo Latino
Awards, as well as in 2009 and in 2011, he was awarded Man of the Year in the
2010 Open Water Swimming World Association given by the Open Water
Swimming World Conference in New Mexico. York No doubt what this Creole has
done will be marked forever in Dominican history.

David Ortiz: Born in Santo Domingo by the name of David Américo Ortiz Arias,
better known as the "Gran Papi", is a major league hitter, among his achievements
are among the 5 most voted players for the MVP award (5th, 2003; 4 .º, 2004; 2nd,
2005; 3rd, 2006; 4th, 2007), tied with Babe Ruth for implementing a record of home
runs in a season in games outside his stadium (32); 2006).

First player to hit two victory homers in the same postseason (against Los Angeles
and the Yankees, 2004, first player in the history of the Red Sox to connect 40 or
more home runs in three consecutive seasons. (2004, 2005, 2006). This
Dominican is considered one of the best designed hitters in the world.

Andrés Garcia: Born in the city of La Vega, he is a Dominican actor based in

Mexico, a man who does not have much contact with the country that feels proud
of his country. His career includes participation in more than 100 films, 18
telenovelas, 7 TV programs and more than 10 plays. Of strong character this
Creole has left his footprints in art, today he is happily married and doing what he
likes to do, act.

Robinson Canó: Born in San Pedro de Macorís under the name of Robinson José
Canó Mercedes, he is a second Dominican baseman who currently plays for the
New York Yankees in Major League Baseball. Canó is a three-time All-Star (2010,
2011, 2012) and winner of the Silver Bate Award (2006, 2010, 2011, 2012). Winner
of 2 Gold Gloves (2010) and (2012), he has been elected Player of the Month for
the American League twice (September 2006, April 2010).
In 2011, Canó won the Home Run Derby. The most valuable player of the 2013
World Cup with the selection of the Dominican Republic. At the moment Robinson
Canó was handled by the company of the famous rapper Jay-Z.

Sammy Sosa: Born in Consuelo, San Pedro de Macoris with the name of Samuel
Kelvin Peralta Sosa, is a former right fielder who played in Major League Baseball.
7 times selected for the All-Star Game (1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2004), 6 times winner of the Silver Slugger Award (1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001,
2002), National League MVP in 1998, winner of the Roberto Clemente Prize in
1998, winner of Hank Aaron in 1999, winner of the Home Run Derby in 2000.
Impossible to forget his peace sign with his fingers and his phrase "De cora"

Juan Luis GuerraBorn in Santo Domingo with the name of Juan Luis Guerra
Seijas, he is a singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, composer
and arranger. Leader of the unforgettable orchestra 440, has sold so far more than
20 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling Latin artists.

Guerra has won 18 Grammys, including 3 from the North American academy. This
makes him one of the artists with more gramophones in Latin America and
considered by many critics.