Question

1. where is the dominican republic located?
2. the dominican republic shares a border with which country?
3. what is la trinitaria? who founded it?
4. why is the date february 22nd 1844 significant to the dominican republic?
5. what is the name of the capital of the dominican republic? what does it mean?
6. what is another name for the dominican republic that dominicans call the country? what is another name that dominicans call themselves? hint!: the name begins with letter q. what is the origin of this name?
7. who is the current president of the dominican republic?
8. the dominican republic is named after which saint in the catholic church?
9. what do the three colors of the dominican flag represent?
10. what is the columbus lighthouse? where is it located?
11. which agricultural products does the country produce today?
12. what is the national sport of the dominican republic?
13. who is oscar de la renta? why is he famous?
14. who is salomé ureña? why is she famous?
15. who is delia weber? why is she famous?
16. who is pedro mir? why is he famous?
17. who is rafael leonidas trujillo molina? why is he famous?
18. who is juan bosch y treviño? why is he famous?
19. who are the mirabal sisters? why are they famous?
20. new york city and new jersey are home to many dominican americans today. name at least three other cities or states where there is a sizable dominican american population.

Explanation:

1. The Dominican Republic is located on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean region.
2. It shares a border with Haiti on the island of Hispaniola.
3. La Trinitaria was a secret society that played a key - role in the Dominican War of Independence. It was founded by Juan Pablo Duarte, Francisco del Rosario Sánchez, and Matías Ramón Mella.
4. February 22nd, 1844 is significant as it marks the day the Dominican Republic declared its independence from Haiti.
5. The capital is Santo Domingo, which means "Holy Sunday" in Spanish.
6. Dominicans sometimes call their country "Quisqueya". The origin of the name is from the Taíno people who originally inhabited the island and called it "Quisqueya".
7. As of July 2024, the current president is Luis Abinader.
8. It is named after Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order in the Catholic Church.
9. The three colors of the Dominican flag: blue represents liberty, white represents salvation, and red represents the blood of heroes.
10. The Columbus Lighthouse is a monument in Santo Domingo built to honor Christopher Columbus. It is located in Santo Domingo Este.
11. Agricultural products include sugarcane, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, and bananas.
12. The national sport is baseball.
13. Oscar de la Renta was a world - renowned fashion designer known for his elegant and luxurious designs.
14. Salomé Ureña was a poet, writer, and educator who made important contributions to Dominican literature and education.
15. There may be limited public information about Delia Weber. More context might be needed for a full answer.
16. Pedro Mir was a prominent Dominican poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.
17. Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina was a dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic for many years. He is known for his authoritarian regime and human - rights abuses, but also for some infrastructure development during his rule.
18. Juan Bosch y Treviño was a politician who served as president and was an important figure in the country's political history, advocating for democracy.
19. The Mirabal Sisters were political activists who opposed the Trujillo regime. They were assassinated, and have become symbols of resistance and female empowerment.
20. Other areas with a sizable Dominican - American population include Florida, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.

Answer:

1. On the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean.
2. Haiti.
3. A secret society for independence; founded by Juan Pablo Duarte, Francisco del Rosario Sánchez, and Matías Ramón Mella.
4. It is the day of independence from Haiti.
5. Santo Domingo; means "Holy Sunday".
6. Quisqueya; from the Taíno people.
7. Luis Abinader.
8. Saint Dominic.
9. Blue - liberty, white - salvation, red - blood of heroes.
10. A monument to honor Christopher Columbus; located in Santo Domingo Este.
11. Sugarcane, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, bananas.
12. Baseball.
13. A world - renowned fashion designer.
14. A poet, writer, and educator.
15. Limited public information.
16. A prominent poet.
17. A dictator; known for authoritarian rule and some infrastructure development.
18. A politician who served as president and advocated for democracy.
19. Political activists who opposed the Trujillo regime; symbols of resistance and female empowerment.
20. Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania.