The Dominican Republic makes up
about two-thirds of the tropical island Hispaniola, sharing its
borders with the Republic of Haiti. Surrounded by the warm waters
of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, the Dominican Republic
is set upon one of the most geographically diverse Caribbean island,
boasting a range of landscapes from desert savannas to stretches
of white sandy beaches. Spanish is the official language of the
Dominican Republic, but English is also used in developed, tourist
areas
Beyond experiencing the natural
beauty of the Dominican Republic, countless cultural and sports
activities make this a country intriguing to all visitors and residents.
The warm blue ocean waters and countless rivers and lagoons will
beckon all water lovers, who will be certain to find their niche
here. Laced with intact coral reefs, the coastlines are homes to
brilliantly colored fish. The coastlines are laced with intact coral
reefs, which home brilliantly colored fish and opportunities to
explore this underwater world. From
jazz festivals to avid merengue and bachata discos, music enthusiasts
enjoy discovering the sounds exclusive to this area. Artists too
appreciate the traditional Taino paintings and wood carvings, and
colorful architecture abound. Outdoor adventures can find almost
all sports available-swimming, surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing,
hiking, white-water rafting, canyoning, scuba diving, whale watching,
golfing, tennis, and horse-back riding.
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