The Dominican Republic is a beautiful country situated in the Caribbean. It was the first major colony of Spain, and it has one of the most diversified cultures in the world (Haggerty, 1989). The Dominican Republic is a well-known country that has a lot of natural resources that catch people’s attention, and these natural resources made it one of the most attractive places for tourists and investors in Latin America (Sawe, 2019). The most important natural resources people can find in the island are the landscapes, beaches, mountains, minerals (gold, silver, copper, zinc, etc.), and farms that produce cocoa beans, avocados, coffee, coconut and much more (Sawe, 2019). Gold and silver are the two most essential minerals in the country; however, tourists are very interested in getting Larimar and Amber when they visit the country because these two precious stones are the identity of the country (Sawe, 2019). Other natural resources are cocoa beans and avocados. The Dominican Republic is the tenth largest producer of cocoa in the world, as they have a major source of organic beans (O’Bryan, 2019). Moreover, the Dominican Republic is the second largest avocado producing country in the world after Mexico (“How Avocados are Making,” 2017). The Dominican Republic is also well-known for its beautiful landscapes and beaches. Bávaro and Punta Cana are the most famous places for tourists in the country, located in the eastern region due to their gorgeous scenery and beaches (Sawe, 2019). In all, the Dominican Republic has an abundance of natural resources that enhances the economy and allows its citizens to live a healthy and natural lifestyle.
Written by: Lisette Mercedes
