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The '''Dominican Republic''' comprises the eastern two thirds of the Caribbean island [[Hispaniola]]. Its capital is [[Santo Domingo]].
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The '''Dominican Republic''' is a [[Hispanic]] country in the [[Caribbean Sea]]. It comprises the eastern two thirds of the Caribbean island [[Hispaniola]], which it shares with [[Haiti]]. Its capital is [[Santo Domingo]].
Columbus's ship, the ''Santa Maria'', reached the island on Christmas Eve 1492. The settlement there was named "La Navidad".
Columbus's ship, the ''Santa Maria'', reached the island on Christmas Eve 1492. The settlement there was named "La Navidad".