Dominican RepublicResearched via:

http://wikipedia.orgStudent Name: Nadia Russell

Date: May 17,2010

Where is Dominican Republic located?

• The Dominican Republic covers the eastern two-thirds of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. The capital city is Santo Domingo, located on the south coast of the island.

Flag, Motto, Anthem:

• Flag: The blue on the flag stands for liberty as a symbol of vast the sky above our land.The white on the flag stands for salvation and a symbol of God and purity.The red on the flag stands for the blood shed by the heroes who gave their lives fighting for freedom.

Sports:

• Although many people visit the Dominican Republic for a relaxing, tropical beach vacation, the country offers an incredible variety of sports and adventure opportunities - mountain biking, diving, windsurfing, kiteboarding, surfing, canyoning, golfing, and fishing - to name a few.

History:

• The Dominican Republic was explored by Columbus on his first voyage in 1492. He named it La Española, and his son, Diego, was its first viceroy. The capital, Santo Domingo, founded in 1496, is the oldest European settlement in the Western Hemisphere.

Famous People / Role Models:

• Julia Alverez is a famous female author from the Dominican Republic.

What do you or your peers like the most about Dominican Republic ?

• I like the beautiful beaches, the nice food and the beautiful people. I like the sites for tourists.