Dominican Republic Geography and Economy Facts

Dominican Republic Facts

Political Geography and History

The division of the state is studied by political geography.

Agreements and treaties that legalized the division of the island into two countries include: Nijmegen, Ryswick, San Miguel de la Atalaya, and Aranjuez.

In the pre-Columbian period, the island of Santo Domingo was politically divided into Chiefdoms, which were Marién, Maguá, Jaragua, and Maguana.

Population Factors

Variables influencing population growth include: Natalidad (birth rate), mortality, immigration, and emigration.

Economy and Resources

Which of these minerals is more profitable for the country?

1. Silver and gold
2. Gold and ferronickel
3. Marble and nickel
4. Nickel and silver

The sectors comprising the economy are:

1. Primary, secondary, and tertiary
2. One, two, and three
3. Agricultural and service industry

Which of these cereals is the most grown in our country?

1. Wheat
2. Corn
3. Soy
4. Rice

Write three primary activities:

• Agriculture
• Livestock
• Fisheries

What is the main economic activity of Dominicans? (Answer not provided in original text)

What is GDP?

GDP is an economic concept that reflects the total value of production of goods and services in a country in a given period.

Forestry

What is forestry?

Forestry consists of the care of forests aimed at obtaining the maximum sustained yield of resources and benefits.

What is the biggest problem of the forests?

Deforestation

Agriculture and Farming

Types of farming: extensive, intensive.

The main cereals produced in the country: Rice, corn.

Demographics

Life expectancy for Dominicans is:

1. 50 years
2. 60 years
3. 70 years
4. 64 years

The poorest Dominican province:

1. Pedernales
2. Azua
3. Elías Piña
4. San Juan

Transportation and Infrastructure

Types of settlements are: (Answer not provided in original text)

Main Airports by Region

• North (Cibao): Cibao International Airport, Gregorio Luperón International Airport
• Southeast: La Romana International Airport, Punta Cana International Airport
• Southwest: María Montez International Airport

Main Highways by Region

• North: Autopista Duarte
• Southeast: Autopista Las Américas, Autopista Mella
• Southwest: Autopista Sánchez

Regional Production

• Operating region of ferronickel and gold: (Answer not provided in original text)
• Rice production regions: Northeast Region
• Sugar producing regions: East Region

Where is the Falconbridge? (Answer not provided in original text)

Treaties and Their Importance

Explain the following treaties and their importance:

• Ryswick: This agreement put an end to war conflicts in Europe.
• Aranjuez: Instituted the border between the two colonies on the island.
• Basel: Explained that the Massacre River divided the border point.

True or False Statements

1. True: The country that imports oil mainly comes from Venezuela.
2. False: Electricity generation is mainly from hydropower.
3. True: Industry is the transformation of nature into a finished product.
4. True: In the Dominican Republic, fishing is done for commercial purposes.
5. True: Tourism surged in the Dominican Republic in 1930.

Airports of the Country

Airports of our country:

• Punta Cana International Airport
• Las Américas International Airport
• La Romana International Airport
• Gregorio Luperón International Airport
• María Montez International Airport
• Cibao International Airport
• La Isabela International Airport
• Arroyo Barril International Airport