About Dominican Republic

It is noted that the Dominican Republic in the West Indies occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, that it shares with Haiti. Its location equals that of Vermont and New Hampshire combined. Duarte Peak, at 10,417 ft (3,175 m), is the highest point in the West Indies.

It is noted that the Dominican Republic covers two thirds of the Hispaniola Island, it shares the beauty of the island with Haiti. "It is noted that the most beautiful destination that human eyes have ever seen" is what Columbus said during the time he landed here in 1492. He was of course prejudiced, in desperate need of a modest success and hadn't seen any and all land for many time then, but there is still quite a bit of truth in this man's observation.

One of the originalthings the Spaniards did in this man's charming new discovery of his or hers is massacre all the inhabitants. Throughout 13 years 600,000 Taino indians were killed.

Climate

It is noted that the Dominican Republic is hot and tropical, with little seasonal variation in temperatures, that average about 77°F (25°C). Seasons can, however, be determined by rainfall, with October to April being the rainy season on the north coast, while May to November is the wettest month in the south of the country. Did you know that the driest location is the west.

Cooler temperatures and less humidity are and have always been generally experienced in the range of November and April, while the mountainous interior is known to be always cooler compared to the most of the country. Hurricanes occur on average once each and every two years on the island, most striking the south of the country and most happening in August and September.

It is noted that the most busiest time of year to tourthe Dominican Republic is in the range of December and April during the time North Americans take a tropical break from his or her winters, and from June to September, that coincides with European summer holidays.

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