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Photo: Jose Juan C, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.How well do you know the vibrant heart of the Caribbean? Test your knowledge on the rich history, stunning nature, and unique culture of the Dominican Republic!
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Known locally as 'pelota,' baseball is a deeply ingrained part of Dominican identity. The country produces more Major League Baseball players than any other nation outside the United States, including legendary Hall of Fame inductees like Juan Marichal, Pedro Martínez, and David Ortiz.
Photo: Calt2001, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
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Merengue is the musical heartbeat of the Dominican Republic, declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Its rapid 2/4 rhythm is traditionally played using a diatonic accordion, a tambora drum, and a metal güira scraper, beautifully reflecting the country's mixed European and African heritage.
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Mangú is a staple Dominican comfort food made by boiling and mashing green plantains with butter and warm water. It is traditionally served as 'los tres golpes' (the three hits), which includes fried Dominican salami, fried white cheese, and fried eggs, all topped with tangy pickled red onions.
Photo: Dominicanoventura, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Between January and March, Samaná Bay becomes a vital sanctuary for thousands of humpback whales that travel from the North Atlantic to mate and give birth. This spectacular annual migration makes the scenic bay one of the premier whale-watching destinations in the world.
Photo: Danu Widjajanto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Rising to an elevation of over 3,080 meters (10,100 feet), Pico Duarte is the tallest peak in the entire Caribbean region. Named after Juan Pablo Duarte, one of the country's founding fathers, the mountain regularly experiences temperatures near freezing at its summit during the winter.
Photo: Cuyaya at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
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Consecrated in 1541, the Cathedral of Santa María la Menor is the oldest cathedral in the Americas. It features a stunning golden coral limestone facade and blends Gothic and Baroque architectural styles. For centuries, it was also the disputed resting place of Christopher Columbus.
Photo: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The Dominican flag features a central coat of arms that displays a Bible open to the Gospel of John, chapter 8, verse 32, which reads 'And the truth shall make you free.' This religious detail makes it the only sovereign national flag in the world to depict the holy book.
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Larimar is a stunning volcanic gemstone found exclusively in a remote, mountainous region of Barahona. Its colors mirror the tropical Caribbean Sea, ranging from translucent white to deep blues. It was named by combining 'Larissa' (the finder's daughter) and 'mar' (the Spanish word for sea).
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Lake Enriquillo is not only the lowest point in the Caribbean, sitting about 46 meters below sea level, but it is also a hypersaline lake. It is home to a thriving population of American crocodiles, which have adapted beautifully to this hot, arid basin.
Photo: Sanjuanero88, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Oscar de la Renta was one of the world's most celebrated fashion designers, famous for dressing royalty, film stars, and several US First Ladies. He trained under Cristóbal Balenciaga in Spain before launching his own highly successful ready-to-wear label in New York during the 1960s.
Photo: Matti Hillig, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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