The República Dominicana
By: Kay Tedder

Map
➢ Capital: Santo Domingo
➢ Neighboring Countries:
Puerto Rico, Bahamas,
Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba
➢ Population: 10,349,741 People

Flag
➢ The Description of the
Flag:
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Blue = the clear blue skies of the land which symbolises freedom and liberty
Red = the blood shed and noble patriotic spirit from the fight for their independence white = faith, honor and pride, which is for peace and dignity

A Current Event in the last month . . .
➢ The U.S. president Barack Obama and the Dominican Republic president Danilo
Medina will meet with the six heads of state of the central American integration system (SICA) on Friday in Panama.

➢ http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/economy/2015/4/8/54730/US-Dominicanpresidents-to-meet-in-Panama-for-regional-Summit

One Cultural Event is . . .
➢ Restoration Day
➢ which is celebrated on August 16th to commemorate the 2 year war against spain’ s colonial army in 1863. they celebrate with parades and military salutes.
➢ Fun Fact: This day is actually the 2nd day of the year the Dominican Republic celebrates independence.

Another Cultural Event is . . .
➢ Merengue Festival
➢ Which is celebrated in late July/ early
August. They have this festival to celebrate the nation’s traditional styles of the merengue dance and music. Top bands play Merengue music while people dance to the fast beat of the music’s rhythm. ➢ Fun Fact: The festival came about from the Dominican Republic government in the late 1980’s.

One Famous Person is . . .
➢ Oscar de la Renta: He was born on July 22, 1932. He died on
October 20, 2014.
○ He became famous after he created a line of womens clothing which inspired women all over the world.

Another Famous Person is . . .
➢ Sammy Sosa: He was born on
November 12th, 1968.
○ He became famous by being one the strongest baseball hitters. A Popular Food is . . .
➢ Mangu: is a breakfast that cooks for 30 minutes and serves 4 people. ○ the ingredients includes: unripe plantains, eggs, salami slices, and much more.

A Popular Tourist Attractions is . . .
➢ The Damajaqua Cascades (27 Waterfalls): This