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 History and Politics of The Dominican Republican Early History The Dominican Republic is one of the earliest European settlements in the Western Hemisphere. The country is located in the eastern half of the island Hispaniola. Originally the island was conquered by the Spanish which was led by Diego Columbus. This name may sound familiar since he was the elder son of Christopher Columbus. In 1664 the Spanish lost the western half of the island to the French. This became known as Haiti. Haitai was under the rule of Henri Christophe who later on died. Jean Pierre Boyer then took command after and invaded the eastern half of the island, Santo Domingo. Boyer is then overthrown in 1943 during a revolution that allows the eastern half of the island its independence, in 1884. The invasion under Boyer would cause many problems to this date for Haiti's and The Dominican Republics' relationship. History after becoming Independent      From the start, some people in the Dominic...

 Celebrations in The Dominican Republic Celebrations and Festivals     The Dominican Republic has many celebrations that bring culture and festive vibes all year. In the Dominican Republic, they love celebrating to find an excuse to party. The communities in the Dominican Republic each have their unique approach to their religious events blending Catholic and African-influenced voodoo traditions. Religious Celebrations      Starting with January 21 which is the day they celebrate Virgen de Altagracia. This is an important religious day for them. During this day they have a tribute to the patron saint, the Virgin of Altagracia. One travels to the basilica in the eastern community of Higuay which is where a 15th-century painting Altagracia painting hangs. It takes days to get there, but the trip is one of the many vigils and services held.     Another celebration is Juan Pablo Durate Day. It's another celebrating holiday in late Juanray. The celebra...

Island Travel - Dominican Republic Traveling There      When Traveling to the Dominican republic you have many options. Because it's located on an island you can travel by plane or by cruise(boat). As of now due to COVID-19 cruise ships a limited, so the best and fastest option would be going by plane. A plane trip to the Dominican Republic will cost you around $500 in American currency. When it comes to their currency you are going to have to use the Dominican peso also called centavos. Conversions between American dollars and Dominican pesos are always fluctuating but as of now, 1 dollar is equivalent to roughly 58 pesos. Before going on a plane you will need a valid passport to travel to the Dominican Republic since it's outside the United States. Where to Stay      When choosing a place to travel specifically I recommend Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, or Puerta Playa. These are the most popular places to visit which contain some of the best tourist sites. A...