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Published on Mar 17, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

BY BRENDEN RADTKE
Photo by Michelle Brea

LOCATION AND SIZE

  • The Dominican Republic is located south of Mexico in the Caribbean.
  • It borders the country Haiti
  • Part of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
  • It's population is about double Minnesota (10,478,756) However it's area is a lot smaller. (18,792 square miles)
Photo by nicola

HISTORY

  • The capital, Santo Domingo which was founded in 1496, is the oldest European city in the new world.
  • Declared it's independence from Haiti in 1844, but was ruled by the U.S. from 1918-1924 because of the lack of a constitutional government.

PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE

  • The population of the Dominican Republic is 10,478,756.
  • It is the most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean.
  • Every year from January through March, tourists can see 3-5 thousand whales that have made the trip down for migration.
Photo by lalo_pangue

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