Basic Facts
When is The Dominican Republic’s independence day?
February 27th, 1844 (From Haiti)
What percentage of people live below the poverty line in The Dominican Republic?
30.5%
What type of government does The Dominican Republic have?
Presidential Republic
What is the national dish of the DR?
La Bandera
Describe a plantain and name one dish that it is used in.
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Where is The Dominican Republic located?
Caribbean
What is the capital of The Dominican Republic?
Santo Domingo
Who is the current president of The Dominican Republic?
Danilo Medina
Asopao is a stew made with what two ingredients?
Chicken and rice
The Dominican Republic is 2 times larger than which U.S. state?
New Jersey
What percentage of people are able to read and write in The Dominican Republic?
91.8%
What is the national symbol of The Dominican Republic?
Palmchat
La Bandera is eaten with _________________
Tostones
What type of climate does The Dominican Republic have?
Tropical Maritime
Name the 3 major ethnic groups in The Dominican Republic.
Mixed, Black, White
Name the most popular religion in The Dominican Republic.
Roman Catholic
What is a yaniqueque made from?
Cornmeal
Name 2 natural resources found in The Dominican Republic.
Nickel, Bauxite, Gold
Name the 1 language spoken in The Dominican Republic.
Spanish
Name 2 of the natural hazards common to The Dominican Republic.
Hurricanes, Flooding, Drought
What is mondongo made with?
Tripe -cow/pig stomach and intestines