61. DRpure.com: Geography: Adventure Tourism In The Dominican Republic The topography of the dominican republic consists of a diverse range of highland and lowland areas, offshore islands Your geography adventure starts here http://www.drpure.com/index.php?topic=Geo

62. DRpure.com: Geography: Adventure Tourism In The Dominican Republic Like Haiti, a large proportion of the dominican republic (about 80%) is mountainous; but unlike Haiti, much of the country s four main mountain ranges continue http://www.drpure.com/index.php?topic=Geo&page=7

63. Geography Data About Dominican Republic dominican republic geography FACTS. Official name dominican republic Capital Santo Domingo (3 M inhabitants) Area 48380 km http://www.elcaballotours.com/dominicain_republic_geography_dominican_republic.h

English DOMINICAN REPUBLIC : GEOGRAPHY FACTS Official name : Dominican Republic Capital : Santo Domingo (3 M inhabitants) Area Official language : Spanish Population Ethnic groups : 16% white/ 11% black/ 73% mixed Distribution of active population : 58% public service/ 24% industry/ 17% agriculture/ 15% unemployed Caribbean map Climate : Population : 8.5 million inhabitants, 60% of the population is urban and 3 million inhabitants in Santo Domingo. 40% of the population is less than 15 years old. Illiteracy rate is at 18% and only 54% of the population is active. Fauna If you are lucky, dolphins will accompany you as you sail towards the island of Saona. The humped back whales in the Samana region are an unforgetable sight! Flora : the Dominican Republic, an exotic bouquet! 8000 plant, flower and tree species, 1800 of which are endemic. Largely orchids (300 varieties) and palm trees: the Dominican nature is a rich palette of bursting colours! Sugar cane, frangipani tree, bread tree, coffee, banana, mango, papaya, coconuts..... Flamboyant, bougainvilliers, hibiscus, antharium, water apple, bird of paradise etc.

64. Dominican Republic. The World Factbook. 2003 geography—note shares island of Hispaniola with Haiti (eastern twothirds is the dominican republic, western one-third is Haiti). People. http://www.bartleby.com/151/dr.html

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65. Traveljournals.net - Geography Of Dominican Republic geography note shares island of Hispaniola with Haiti (eastern two-thirds is the dominican republic, western one-third is Haiti). http://www.traveljournals.net/explore/dominican_republic/geography.html

Home Explore Pictures Stories ... Accommodation Search: Navigation: Home Explore Dominican Republic / Geography Geography of Dominican Republic Locations: A B C D ... Search Location: Caribbean, eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Haiti Geographic coordinates: 19 00 N, 70 40 W Map references: Central America and the Caribbean Area: total:  48,730 sq km land:  48,380 sq km water:  350 sq km Area - comparative: slightly more than twice the size of New Hampshire Land boundaries: total:  275 km border countries:  Haiti 275 km Coastline: 1,288 km Maritime claims: contiguous zone:  24 NM continental shelf:  200 NM or to the edge of the continental margin exclusive economic zone:  200 NM territorial sea:  6 NM Climate: tropical maritime; little seasonal temperature variation; seasonal variation in rainfall Terrain: rugged highlands and mountains with fertile valleys interspersed Elevation extremes: lowest point:  Lago Enriquillo -46 m highest point:  Pico Duarte 3,175 m

66. Traveljournals.net - Geography Of Haiti geography note shares island of Hispaniola with dominican republic (western one-third is Haiti, eastern two-thirds is the dominican republic). http://www.traveljournals.net/explore/haiti/geography.html

Home Explore Pictures Stories ... Accommodation Search: Navigation: Home Explore Haiti / Geography Geography of Haiti Locations: A B C D ... Search Location: Caribbean, western one-third of the island of Hispaniola, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of the Dominican Republic Geographic coordinates: 19 00 N, 72 25 W Map references: Central America and the Caribbean Area: total:  27,750 sq km land:  27,560 sq km water:  190 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Maryland Land boundaries: total:  275 km border countries:  Dominican Republic 275 km Coastline: 1,771 km Maritime claims: contiguous zone:  24 NM continental shelf:  to depth of exploitation exclusive economic zone:  200 NM territorial sea:  12 NM Climate: tropical; semiarid where mountains in east cut off trade winds Terrain: mostly rough and mountainous Elevation extremes: lowest point:  Caribbean Sea m highest point:  Chaine de la Selle 2,680 m Natural resources: bauxite, copper, calcium carbonate, gold, marble, hydropower Land use: arable land:  permanent crops:  permanent pastures:  forests and woodland:  other:  44% (1993 est.)

67. Dominican Republic, With National Anthem, Flag, Map And Its People, Economy, Geo dominican republic information includes Anthems, Defense, Economy, Flags, geography, Government, Maps, News, Weather. geography, dominican republic. http://www.countryreports.org/content/dominicanrepublic.htm

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68. Dominican Republic Information : CTI Centre For Geography, Geology And Meteorolo to the dominican republic (US); World Factbook 1999 (US). Home Places Comments via form or email cti@le.ac.uk . Page updated 17/09/99 © CTI geography, http://www.geog.le.ac.uk/cti/places/domin.html

Dominican Republic City Net: Dominican Republic (US) Dominican Republic News (US) Guide to the Dominican Republic (US) World Factbook 1999 (US) Home Places form or email cti@le.ac.uk Page updated 17/09/99

69. Peace Corps | World Wise Schools | Lesson Plans | Teacher Guides | Insights From Instructions We’d like to suggest that you introduce the geography of the dominican republic to your students by using scenarios that add purpose, curiosity http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/guides/insights/geography/module1/lesson2/lesson2.

Lesson Two: Geography, Climate, and Community in the Dominican Republic Objectives: Students will be able to use primary source materials on the Dominican Republic to explore the question: How does where you live influence how you live? Students will be able to describe the geography and climate of the Dominican Republic. Students will be able to describe how life in the Dominican Republic and life in the United States are similar and different. Enduring Understanding: Where we live influences how we live. Essential Question: How does where you live influence how you live? Standards: National Geography Standards: How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on the earth's surface. Language Arts Standard: (McREL) The learner will demonstrate competence in the general skills and strategies for reading a variety of informational and literary texts. Assessments: Journal Entries; Completion of Graphic Organizers. Materials: Worksheet #2: How Does Where We Live Influence How We Live? Primary Source Packets: for (Middle School Level) and (High School Level) Time: One day Instructions: We’d like to suggest that you introduce the geography of the Dominican Republic to your students by using scenarios that add purpose, curiosity, and importance to their study. Scenarios invite students to step into a real-world situation and ask: What do I need to know about this place? How will this place affect how I live? You’ll find some scenarios below. Or, you and your students can come up with your own.

70. Peace Corps | World Wise Schools | Lesson Plans | Teacher Guides | Insights From the dominican republic on a map and examine primary source data on the dominican republic in the form of written observations about geography and climate from http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/guides/insights/geography/

Insights from the Field Geography: It's More than Just a Place Lesson Title Description/ Objectives Introduction The Unit at a Glance This geography unit is standards-based and divided into four separate modules. All modules revisit, from a different vantage point, the major theme of "where we live influences how we live." Module One Where We Live Influences How We Live By focusing on life in the United States as compared with life in the Dominican Republic, students will begin to explore the essential question: How does where we live influence how we live? Students will locate the Dominican Republic on a map and examine primary source data on the Dominican Republic in the form of written observations about geography and climate from Peace Corps Volunteers who have served there. Module Two Understanding Demographics Students will see that demographic information can help answer the question: How does where we live influence how we live? from the vantage point of data. Students will compare demographic information from the United States and the Dominican Republic. They will also examine the strengths and limitations of data as an information source about a country and its people. Module Three Beyond Demographics This module is designed to help students see that each new information source that is used provides another and more complete picture of a country.

71. Resources From Www.BiologyBrowser.org Main Category geography. of Knemidokoptes jamaicensis (Acari Knemidokoptidae) Infestations Among Eight New Avian Hosts in the dominican republic online pdf http://www.biologybrowser.org/bb/Geography/Central_America/Dominican_Republic/in

Home About BiologyBrowser What's New Newsletter ... Promote Your Site Search BiologyBrowser Organism (ex. fungi) Subject (ex. biodiversity) Geography (region) All Counts of New and Changed Names Reported in Zoological Record Indicates trends in assigning names to new animals by taxonomists. Search the Index to Organism Names The Index to Organism Names project uses name data from the resources of BIOSIS and other collaborating organizations. Conferences Nomenclatural Glossary for Zoology An alphabetical list of specialist terms. For basic answers to who's who in the Animal Kingdom. Main Category: Geography Home Geography Central America Dominican Republic Sub-Categories No subcategories found for this category Related Categories Site Matches Any Term All Terms Entire collection This Category Only Within results Results 1 - 4 of at least 4 Description of Nicrophorus hispaniola, New Species, from Hispaniola (Coleoptera: Silphidae) and a Key to the Species of Nicrophorus of the New World

72. Geography Of The Dominican Republic back to table of contents. geography of the dominican republic (© 2003 Elise Weisenbach). To describe the geography of the dominican republic. http://www.yale.edu/ycias/pier/resources/lessons/caribbean/ew1.htm

Teaching about Latin America: Focus on the Caribbean back to table of contents Geography of the Dominican Republic Subject: High School Spanish level 4, 5 Duration: Eight classes Goal: To expand knowledge of the geography and history of the Dominican Republic. Objectives: To identify the Dominican Republic on a map. To describe the geography of the Dominican Republic. To discuss the history of the Dominican Republic and the factors in Dominican history that pushed citizens to immigrate to the United States. Activities: 1. Students use the internet and/or library to research the geography and history of the Dominican Republic. In three separate groups students complete the following tasks: -Draw a wall map of the Dominican Republic. -Make a PowerPoint presentation or poster featuring panoramic views of the Dominican Republic. -Create a timeline of important historical events in Dominican history.

73. 1-language.com - The ESL Site: The World Factbook 2002 Online -- Dominican Repub elections ushered in a new government. geography, dominican republic, Top of Page. Location Definition Field Listing Caribbean, eastern http://www.1-language.com/worldfactbook2002/geos/dr.html

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74. Dominica And The Dominican Republic mainly resulted in mail destined for English Dominica going to Spanish dominican republic, and English dominicans continually correcting the geography of others http://www.thedominican.net/articles/dominique.htm

Home Welcome Message Prior Issues Feedback ... About Dominica In the Spotlight Karina Leblanc: World Class Goal Keeper John Moorhouse: Extreme Sports Cyclist Dominica Academy of Arts and Sciences National Development Fund ... Rosie Douglas Foundation Become A Sponsor The Dominican provides a unique opportunity to advertise to the thousands of people who access this free site daily, while becoming a sponsor of the site. For additional information, please Inquire Here Volume No. 1 Issue No. 44 - Wednesday June 11, 2003 Dominica and the Dominican Republic Editorial Viewpoint T he recent repatriation by the authorities in St Marten of 15 Nationals of the Dominican Republic, 10 Haitians, and one Venezuelan to Dominica, would have made for a good laugh if the implications of this actions were not so downright serious. This episode points immediately to some key issues, which we should concern ourselves with. Firstly, there continues to be persistent confusion by many with the two separate and distinct countries of the Dominican Republic and Dominica. Secondly, Dominica continues to serve as a major transit point for persons facing economic problems in their own countries, and wishing to migrate to the French Islands, St. Marten, and even the United States and Canada.

75. Spanish Language Schools Dominican Republic allow students to gain an insight into the culture, geography, history, social To choose your Spanish Language School in the dominican republic simply visit http://www.spanish-language.org/spanish_in_dominican_republic.htm

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76. Dominican Republic - Country Profile - Geography UK Trade Investment. Export Information by Market or by Sector or by Subject Home / dominican republic / geography / dominican republic. http://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/text/dominican_republic/profile/04_geography/

77. World Factbook-- Dominican Republic The dominican economy has had one of the fastest growth rates in the hemisphere. geography, dominican republic, Top of Page. Location http://www.phatnav.com/factbook/geos/dr.html

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78. DR1 - Business geography, facts figures. Location The second largest nation in the Caribbean, the dominican republic occupies the eastern twothirds of the island of http://www.dr1.com/business/economy/geography.shtml

Add Bookmark Tell A Friend Contact Us DR1 Newsletters Name: Email Address: Daily News Travel News Economy Economic Overview Economic Indicators Trade Overview Economic Links Business Business Forum FAQ Why the DR? Doing Business Business Sectors Tourism Industrial Free Zones Communications Energy ... Ports Business Travel Hotel Directory Restaurant Directory Government How It Works Presidency Cabinet Judiciary ... Links Location The second largest nation in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles, with Haiti occupying the western portion. Situated in the heart of the region, between North and South America, the country is bathed by the Caribbean Sea on the south coast and the Atlantic Ocean to the north. With a land area of 48,442 square kilometers, it is larger than the Bahamas, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, all the Virgin Islands and the entire French West Indies put together. The Dominican Republic is approximately the size of the US state of Maryland. To the west are Jamaica and Cuba; Puerto Rico is east beyond the 112-kilometer Mona Passage; and the southern tip of Florida is about 1,000 kilometers away. The DR shares a land frontier of 275 kms with Haiti. Topography A land of contrasts with towering mountains and rocky cliffs, rain forests, fertile valleys, cacti-studded desert regions, 1,600 kilometers of coastline and around 300 kilometers of prime soft sand beaches. The country is crossed by four rugged mountain ranges bisecting northwest to southeast. The largest is the Cordillera Central with Pico Duarte, the tallest point in the Caribbean, rising over 3,175 meters high. Three large fertile valleys rest between the ranges, one of which holds Lake Enriquillo in the southwest, the lowest point in the Caribbean falling 40 meters below sea level and the only salt water lake in the world inhabited by crocodiles.

79. New Page 1 The dominican republic. A Land of sensations. geography. The dominican republic occupies the eastern two thirds (48.511.44 km2) of the island of Hispaniola. http://www.adventurerentcar.com/beta/en/dominican_republic_geography.htm

General Info Geography Weather Economy Music Art Tourism Statistics The North Coast ... Spanish Lessons Map The Dominican Republic A Land of sensations Geography The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two thirds (48.511.44 km2) of the island of Hispaniola. The Dominican Republic has a varied terrain, ranging from beautiful beaches to large mountains with abundant tropical vegetation and native forests. Located in the center of the Caribbean Sea , the Dominican Republic is close to North American markets and forms a nexus between South, Central and North America, the Caribbean and Europe. Its geographically strategic position makes the Dominican Republic a natural haven for ship transportation facilities. Click Here to see Dominican Republic Map Weather The Dominican Republic enjoys an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F) which falls into a warm tropical climate.

80. Embassy Of The Dominican Republic In The United States Of America Hipólito Mejía. Vice President, Dra. Milagros Ortíz. geography. The dominican republic is located in the Caribbean, between Cuba and Puerto Rico. http://www.domrep.org/tourism

Tourism Information Dominican Republic Map Courtesy of: ASONAHORES www.asonahores.com Geography General Information Capital : Santo Domingo de Guzmán Population : 8.624 million (estimate, 2001) Area : 48,464 sq. Km. Currency : Dominican peso (RD$) Independence : February 27, 1844 Government : Democratic Republic Official Language : Spanish Official Religion : Roman Catholic National Bird : “Cigua Palmera” National Flower : Flor de la Caoba Founding Father : Juan Pablo Duarte President : Ing. Hipólito Mejía Vice President : Dra. Milagros Ortíz Geography The Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean, between Cuba and Puerto Rico. With an extension of 48,442 square kilometers, the country is the second largest country in the Antilles. This strategic geographic position has turned it into the main tourist destination of the region and into an ideal place for business and trade. The climate is semitropical, with an average yearly temperature of 26°C (78°F).

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