10 Fascinating Facts About the Dominican Republic

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00:00If your travel bucket list looks empty, you're missing out.

00:03Time to explore the Dominican Republic.

00:05Home to the first permanent European settlement in the Americas,

00:09Santo Domingo was founded in 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus.

00:13This vibrant capital also boasts the New World's first cathedral, university and hospital.

00:19The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti,

00:22making it the second largest Caribbean island.

00:25And speaking of large, it hosts the Caribbean's highest peak,

00:28Pico Duarte, and its largest lake, Lake Enriquillo.

00:32If you're into music and dance, this country is the birthplace of merengue and bachata.

00:37Feel those rhythms? Baseball fan? You're in luck.

00:40The Dominican Republic has produced legends like Sammy Sosa and Pedro Martínez.

00:44Don't forget to visit the Amber Museum in Puerto Plata, home to rare blue amber.

00:49And for a taste of adventure, February's carnival offers colorful parades and the iconic Diablo Coelho.

00:56From its rich history to its stunning landscapes,

00:59the Dominican Republic is a traveler's paradise waiting to be explored.

01:03So pack your bags and discover the wonders today.

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