Dominican Republic Culture

Dominican Republic Culture

Dominican culture is a mixture of European, African and, to a lesser degree, indigenous elements. Among the popular festivals that are known in the country is the carnival, which is celebrated in many communities. There is even a Maroon Carnivalrelated more to African than European customs. In addition, there are the patron saint festivals that each […]

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Map of Dominican Republic Santo Domingo

Dominican Republic 2005

According to ehistorylib, in 2005, the population of Dominican Republic was estimated to be around 8.7 million people. The majority of the population was of mixed heritage, with a significant minority of African descent and other ethnicities. The economy was largely dependent on tourism and foreign investment, with services, remittances and agriculture also playing important […]

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