República Dominicana

Interesting Facts About República Dominicana

• The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern five-eighths of Hispaniola, making it one of only two Caribbean islands shared by two sovereign states (the other being Saint Martin).
• The capital city Santo Domingo is home to approximately 3.6 million people in its metropolitan area, making it a major population center in the Caribbean.
• The Dominican population is predominantly tri-racial, with a genetic makeup estimated at 57% European, 35% African, and 8% Native American ancestry on average.
• The Dominican Republic uses informal racial terminology unique to the region, such as 'Indio' to describe mixed-race individuals whose skin color falls between white and black.
• African ancestry is notably strongest in coastal areas and the southeast plain, while European and Native ancestry tends to be strongest in the north-central Cibao region.

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