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Dominican Republic History
By Dominan Republic Ministry of Tourism,
With a glance at the Dominican calendar, one sees month after month awash with holidays patriotic in nature. While some believe this stems from the Dominican people's love of a good fiesta, it's actually the country's long and storied history that is responsible. Holidays such as Juan Pablo Duarte's birthday and Restoration Day all point to the turbulent past of this now tranquil tropical getaway. The Dominican Republic was discovered on December 5, 1492, by Christopher Columbus during his first voyage to the New World. At that time the island of Hispaniola (as Columbus named it) was called "Quisqueya" by the Taino Indians who occupied the land. With a population estimated around 600,000, the Tainos (meaning "the good") were peaceful and hospitable to Columbus and his crew of Spaniards. Columbus himself grew a particular fondness for Hispaniola, describing it in his journal as "a beautiful island paradise with high forested mountains and large river valleys."
Dominican Republic Facts
Area: Total: 48,730 sq km, Land: 48,380 sq km, Water: 350 sq km
Land boundaries: Total: 275 k
Border countries: Haiti 275
More About Dominican Republic
The Caribbeans Best Kept Secret! The Dominican Republic is often referred to as the best kept secret in the Caribbean. When compared to its more pricey neighbors in the region such as the Bahamas, St. Martin and Aruba, the Dominican Republic is an extremely affordable option for retiring Boomers. In fact it is still possible to purchase a beautiful new home in low $100,000 range.
Living in Dominican Republic
By Mark Marek, www.dominicanrepublicrealestate.ca
Dominican Republic is one of the easiest countries to immigrate to and become a citizen of. Many people dream of living in the Caribbean and if you look at the pluses and minuses of becoming the citizen of the Dominican Republic, it quickly becomes obvious why it’s the country of choice. This guide will help you understand the process of the Dominican Republic citizenship and will explain in detail what leads to it and what comes after. Choosing to Become a Citizen of the Dominican Republic Every year more and more people move to the Dominican Republic and seek to become citizens in order to stay and live in the country. Dominican Republic has been a favorite destination for many foreign investors as well as families who move here from abroad. Main reasons could be summed up in a few points:
Buying Dominican Republic Real Estate
 Over the course of the past twenty years, an ever growing number of men and women from around the world have been traveling to the Dominican Republic on holiday. As a result, there has been an increase in demand for different types of real estate that can be used by people who are traveling into the country for holiday purposes.
At the present time, when it comes to the real estate market in the Dominican Republic, the biggest area of growth involves real estate associated with the travel and tourism industry. This includes resort properties, apartments and other residences that are utilized by people who are traveling into the Dominican Republic for extended stays. Foreign nationals have been very active in this segment of the Dominican Republic real estate marketplace.
Dominican Republic Mortgages & Financing
 The Dominican Republic is a relatively new destination to think of when planning for your retirement, but its popularity as a retirement location has been growing exponentially. Reasons for its new popularity include but certainly are not limited to the near perfect weather, absolutely gorgeous beaches and golf courses and of course the great exchange rates for Americans.
Medical Dominican Republic / Health Tourism
 Medical Tourism in Dominican RepublicThe Dominican Republic has long been one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean for North Americans to get away and soak up some rays on sandy beaches. Now this small country which shares an island with Haiti is becoming known for another kind of vacation; the surgical holiday. As the concept of medical tourism catches on around the world, the Dominican Republic has carved out its niche in the medical tourism racket by offering cut-rate prices on cosmetic surgery.
The East Coast Region
The East Coast region of the Dominican Republic (DR) contains the most popular and fastest growing tourist area in the country – Punta Cana/Bavaro. One look at the surroundings and there is no question as to why. This is the place to be if tourists are seeking an all-inclusive vacation set on one of the most picturesque stretches of beach in the world. Vacationers don’t have to travel far for a change of scenery. Just south of this thriving area is environmentally-forward Bayahibe. Located on a Peninsula in the southeast corner of the DR, this town is an up-and-coming vacation spot. Not only does Bayahibe contain one of the most celebrated national parks, it also has received two international awards for its conservation efforts in tourism.
Another popular east coast destination is La Romana. Most people who know a thing or two about the DR instantly think of Casa de Campo when asked about this quaint area. While the luxurious resort frequented by many celebrities is a top attraction, the city of La Romana and neighboring San Pedro de Macoris are historically important, especially for baseball fans, and worth a visit.
Golf in Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic has become one of the hottest spots to tee-off in the Caribbean.
LiME Magzine introduced us to nine of the best. 1) La Cana Located at Punta Cana Resort and Club, every hole in this PB Dye-designed championship course captures the scenery of the Caribbean with 14 ocean view and four ocean front holes. In fact, the 18th hole has been said to resemble the infamous 18th at Pebble Beach in California. According to Dye, the 7th is golfer’s purgatory. Visit www.puntacana.com |
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Location: Caribbean, eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Haiti.