Cultural geography shows how people live their lives in different regions of the world (Sternquist, 2007, P. 6, Par. 3). This includes customs, languages, cuisines, art, rituals, food, and music, which shows why individuals behave the way they do in their communities (Briney, 2020). From its fertile valleys, breathtaking beaches, to its rainforests, the Dominican Republic is known to be one of the most beautiful countries in the Caribbean (AFS-USA, 2022). The Dominican Republic is a country located on the island of Hispaniola, which is shared with Haiti. It lies between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
The Dominican Republic has faced social and political turmoil, ethnic conflicts, export-oriented booms and busts, and extended periods of military rule. Geographically, the Dominican Republic is located in one of the most important spots in Latin America because the country is at the center of the American continent, this makes the Dominican Republic one of the most visited tourist places in the caribbean. Its location also makes it accessible by any means possible and this helps imports to be more effective and companies can deliver products faster. The Dominican Republic’s main language is Spanish, while English is becoming more common (Gonzalez, 2022). When it comes to the topic of religion, many Dominican individuals live day by day devoting their time to the Roman Catholic Church. In terms of the race in the country, there is a mix of everything. It is predominantly of black, white, or mixed (Gonzalez, 2022).
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Written by: Camila Vizcaino
