To clear a couple of things off (& I quote)): "The first Caribbean country to gain its independence was Haiti in 1804, and it was followed by the Dominican Republic in 1844 and Cuba in 1902."

The one of the most beautiful countries in the world.The first spanish speaking country to gain its independece(1844).It occupyes 2/3 of the hipaniola, which it shares with Haiti.The Dominican Republic is rich in culture also. Its capital is Santo Domingo. The Dominican Republic is also known for its beautiful women, native music(merengue and bachata), and our famouse athletes (most of the mlb).

A Spanish speaking country bordering next to Haiti. The Dominican Republic, La Republica Dominicana, was “discovered” by Christopher Columbus in 1492. The natives already living there then mixed in with the African American slaves, and European people who came from countries like: Italy, Portugal, Spain etc. And Arabs also migrated to the Dominican Republic. Unlike the stereotype that claims that the Dominican Republic is full of dark colored people, with coarse hair, the Dominican Republic is filled with variety in its people and appearance due to its rich past. Yes, there are blonds, brunettes, and red haired(I swear there are) people that are Dominican. I, myself am a white colored Dominican, some say whiter than some Irish people. Some people from the Dominican Republic have African ancestry, Portuguese, or Spaniard, like me. The Dominican Republic gained its independence in 1844.

Baseball is to the Dominican Republic like what public transportation is to New York City. Yeah, I know. Dominican Republic lives, eat and breathes baseball whether you like it or not. Famous Dominican baseball players out there right now are: Albert Pujols, Miguel Tejada, David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Pedro Ortiz, Vladimir Guerrero, and Alex Rodriguez.

Bachata and merengue originated in the Dominican Republic. Bachata and merengue now is pretty popular through out the Spanish community.

The Dominican Republic, like any other Caribbean country/island is beautiful, and has the most gor...

Country occupying the eastern half of Hispaniola. Its capital is Santo Domingo.

one of the most well-known carribean island known for Amelia Vega(miss univers)felix sanchez(olimpic gold medal for track) david ortiz ( boston red sox player #34) manny ramirez(outfielder for the boston red sox#24) pedro martinez(mets pitcher #45)and all the Bachata, and merengue singers!

A Country where 73% are mullato, 16% are of only spanish descent, and 11% are of african descent. these are the real numbers you can look them up for your selves if you don't believe me. there are also small numbers of chinese, jewish, and arab dominicans. DR forever!

The most amazing place in the world. Somewhat poverty stricken.
Is home to some of the nicest people you will ever meet (Marcos Deivi Jen Goodie Sunshine Adams etc)

If you go there it will change your life.

You can drive down the street and hear children laughing playing and yelling in excitement Americanos!!!

The place that stole my heart.

A country where rich American teenagers go to get drunk off their asses.