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The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country that borders Haiti to the west on the island of Hispaniola.
It is well-known for its beaches, resorts, and golf courses.
Its landscape includes rainforest, savannah, and highlands, as well as Pico Duarte, the Caribbean's tallest mountain.
In its Zona Colonial district, Santo Domingo's capital city has Spanish landmarks dating back 5 centuries, such as the Gothic Catedral Primada de America.
Baseball is the Dominican Republic's most popular sport by far. Over 100 Dominican-born players play in American professional baseball leagues, including David Ortiz, Albert Pujols, and Hanley Ramirez.
Merengue, a fast-paced, rhythmic music and dance, was born there.
From January to March, Samaná Bay is a humpback whale sanctuary.
National parks, reserves, and sanctuaries protect 25% of the Dominican Republic's land and coastline.
Oscar de la Renta, the renowned fashion designer, was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Republic is a very sustainable country because it produces almost all of the food that is served at breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the country.
It is the site of the Americas' oldest colonial settlement and the location of Christopher Columbus' first New World landing point in 1492.
More firsts in the Americas: the first Catholic cathedral, university, hospital, and capital city (Santo Domingo).
Armed forces personnel and national police officers are not allowed to vote.
Larimar, a rare form of blue pectolite, is mined only in the Dominican Republic.
Pico Duarte is the Caribbean's highest peak (3,098 meters).
The Dominican Republic is the world's only country with a Bible on its flag.
Buccaneers raided Spanish trade ships from the islands surrounding the DR in the 17th century.
Puerto Plata has the Caribbean's only cable car system.
Mama Juana is a Dominican Republic-only alcoholic beverage. It's a concoction of rum, red wine, honey, tree bark, and herbs. It's also thought to be an aphrodisiac.
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