Dominican Republic

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dominican-republic

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Dominican Republic?Eastern Hispaniola, Caribbean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean
2. How many people live in Dominican Republic?Approximately 11.4 million (2024)
3. How big is Dominican Republic?48,671 km² (18,792 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Dominican Republic?Santo Domingo
5. What language do people speak in Dominican Republic?Spanish
6. What money is used in Dominican Republic?Dominican Peso (DOP)

Greater Antilles: A major island group in the Caribbean, including Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico.
Chiefdoms: Territories or communities ruled by a chief, as organized by the Taíno people.
Representative Democracy: A system of government where citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A landmark or area recognized by UNESCO for its outstanding universal value.