Dominican Republic
Haiti's island neighbor
The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation occupying the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti.
Known for its beaches, resorts, and baseball talent exported to Major League Baseball.
Santo Domingo, its capital, was the first permanent European settlement in the Americas.
We honeymooned in the Dominican Republic.
Caribbean island, two countries
- Cordillera CentralMajor Philippine highland system
- Greater AntillesMajor Caribbean island chain
- Caribbean SeaTropical Atlantic basin
- ConstanzaFemale name, Romance origin
Bellows-driven reed instrument
- bachataDominican romantic music genre
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- partner danceChoreographed movement for two
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
dancefloor · festivity · ballroom · choreography · cumbia
Navigator who found the Americas
- colonizationForeign territorial takeover
- TrujilloCaribbean authoritarian ruler
- independenceFreedom from external control
- Spanish ruleGovernance by Spain
Blue-green coastal shade
- palm treesTropical plants with fronds
- resortsLeisure travel destinations
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- coral reefsCalcium carbonate marine structures
kitesurfing · all-inclusive · Catalina Island · white sand · cabanas · parasailing · coastline · sea turtles
- academiesSpecialized educational institutions
- winter leagueSports competition during cold months
- shortstopInfield position, number six
- prospectsExpected future outcomes
David Ortiz · Albert Pujols · sluggers · batting · pitching · Juan Soto
Face-covering disguises
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- costumesClothes for assuming roles
- FebruarySecond month, often shortest
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
tradition · feathers · sequins · drums · celebration · heritage · revelry
Hispaniola
Caribbean island, two countries
- Cordillera CentralMajor Philippine highland system
- Greater AntillesMajor Caribbean island chain
- Caribbean SeaTropical Atlantic basin
accordion
Bellows-driven reed instrument
- bachataDominican romantic music genre
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- partner danceChoreographed movement for two
syncopation · dancefloor · festivity · ballroom · choreography · cumbia
Christopher Columbus
Navigator who found the Americas
- colonizationForeign territorial takeover
- TrujilloCaribbean authoritarian ruler
- independenceFreedom from external control
Spanish rule · American occupation · caudillo · annexation · Arawak
turquoise water
Blue-green coastal shade
- palm treesTropical plants with fronds
- resortsLeisure travel destinations
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
coral reefs · kitesurfing · all-inclusive · Catalina Island · white sand · cabanas · parasailing · coastline · sea turtles · whale watching
Sammy Sosa
- academiesSpecialized educational institutions
- winter leagueSports competition during cold months
- shortstopInfield position, number six
David Ortiz · Albert Pujols · prospects · sluggers · batting · pitching · Juan Soto
masks
Face-covering disguises
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- costumesClothes for assuming roles
- FebruarySecond month, often shortest
folklore · tradition · feathers · sequins · drums · celebration · heritage · revelry
mofongo
Mashed fried plantain dish
- Hispanic WorldSpain, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Peru
- Latin AmericaArgentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Cuba
- HispaniolaHispaniola, Haiti, Port-au-Prince, Christopher Columbus, Santiago
- Merenguemerengue, basic step, national dance, accordion, saxophone
- Romance LandsFrance, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Romania
- AmericasNorth America, Barbados, Argentina, Canada, Brazil
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