1. By: Eduin Medina Lorenzo Penn State University February 22, 2013

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3. General Information Religious Beliefs MusicSportFood Touristic Places

4. 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. 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) 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 everyculture.com

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6. 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

7. 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. Bachata Bachata Merengue Merengue

8. 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 http://www.howcast.com/videos/510066- What-Is-Bachata-Bachata-Videos

9. 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.

10. 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). 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 Medina History Teacher in Dominican Republic

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12. The main meal is served at 12pm. "La Bandera" (the flag), the most popular national dish in Dominican Republic. "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. Everyculture.com Wordspress.com

13. The Dominican Republic has great attractions that are visited by millions of tourists every year from all over the world.

14. 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

15. It was declared a national park. This small island is a great attraction for its white sand and crystal clear waters. This small island is a great attraction for its white sand and crystal clear waters. Losmejoresdestinos.comGoogle Images

16. 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 Google Images

17. Is the highest peak in all the Caribbean islands. It has an elevation of 3,087 meters. Montipedia.com Google Images

18. I hope that the:  General Information, Religious Beliefs Music, Sport, Food and Touristic Places.

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