by: eduin medina lorenzo penn state university february 22, 2013
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The Dominican Republic
By: Eduin Medina Lorenzo
Penn State University
February 22, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdaWtKkCxAE
Video about Dominican Republic
General Information
Religious Beliefs
Music
Sport
Food
Touristic Places
Overview
Capital: Santo Domingo
Location:
To the north the Atlantic Ocean, to the south the Caribbean Sea, to the east Puerto Rico, and to the west Cuba.
Demography:
The population of the Dominican Republic is 10,056,181 (2011)
Official Language: Spanish
Independence Day: February 27, 1844
Climate: Annual temperatures ranges from 66° to 93° F
General Information
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Dominican Republic Map
About 95% of the population is Roman Catholic. The other 5% are from other religions.
Catholicism was introduced by Columbus and the Spanish missionaries.
Everyculture.com
Religion
Since the beginning of time, music and dance has been an imperative part of the Dominican culture and its people.
Music is a way Dominicans use to express emotions.
There are two main genres of music native to the Dominican Republic.
BachataMerengue
Music
Is a style of dance that originated in the Dominican Republic.
Developed mostly in last forty years and it gained international popularity.
The basics to the dance are three-step with a Cuban hip motion.
http://www.howcast.com/videos/510066-What-Is-Bachata-Bachata-Videos
Bachata
Merengue is a musical genre native to the Dominican Republic.
By the middle of the nineteenth century, the Merengue was very popular in the Dominican Republic.
It is very popular throughout the Caribbean and South America, and is one of the standard Latin American Dances.
Merengue
Baseball is by far the most popular sport in the Dominican Republic today.
After the United States, the Dominican Republic has the second-highest number of baseball players in Major League Baseball (MLB).
There are around 260 active players from the Dominican Republic in MLB.
Professor Ramon MedinaHistory Teacher in Dominican Republic
Sport
Vladimir Guerrero
Pedro Martinez
Alex Rodriguez
Manny Ramirez
Albert Pujols
David Ortiz Wikipedia.org
The main meal is served at 12pm.
"La Bandera" (the flag), the most popular national dish in Dominican Republic.
Is a combination of rice, red beans, stewed meat, salad and fried plantains.
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Food!
The Dominican Republic has great attractions that are visited by millions of tourists every year from all over the world.
Touristic Places
The Dominican population is predominantly Roman Catholic.
This basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Altagracia (High Grace).
It is the most visited place of worship in the country.Losmejoresdestinos.com Google Images
Basilica of Our Lady of High Grace
It was declared a national park.
This small island is a great attraction for its white sand and crystal clear waters.
Losmejoresdestinos.com
Google Images
Isla Saona
According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) it was declared one of the best places in the world.
This place is mostly visited by Europeans and Americans.Losmejoresdestinos.com
Punta Cana
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Is the highest peak in all the Caribbean islands.
It has an elevation of 3,087 meters.
Montipedia.com Google Images
Pico Duarte
I hope that the:General Information,
Religious Beliefs Music, Sport, Food and Touristic Places.
Recap
I presented have enhanced your awareness and appreciation of the beautiful Dominican Republic.
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"Ciudades y lugares visitar en República Dominicana - Atracciones turisticas." Los Mejores Destinos. Viajes fantásticos, vacaciones baratas, reservas online. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2013.
"Culture of Dominican Republic - history, people, clothing, traditions, women, beliefs, food, customs, family." Countries and Their Cultures. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2013.
"Duarte | Montipedia." Enciclopedia de montañas | Geografía y montañismo | Montipedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2013.
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