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About Dominican Republic

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The Dominican Republic, (Spanish: República Dominicana, IPA [re'puβlika domini'kana]) is a country located on the eastern two-thirds of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, bordering Haiti. Hispaniola is the second-largest of the Greater Antilles islands, and lies west of Puerto Rico and east of Cuba and Jamaica. A legacy of unsettled, mostly... Full Article

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  1. Ana Perez, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic who was awaiting eviction from her flat, stands inside the main room of her flat before learning that the eviction had been suspended in Madrid February 20, 2012. Perez, a mother of three children, says she became unemployed around two... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 day ago

    Ana Perez, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic who was awaiting eviction from her flat, stands inside the main room of her flat before learning that the eviction had been suspended in Madrid February 20, 2012. Perez, a mother of three children, says she became unemployed around two...

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  2. (L to R): Argentine ambassador to the Dominican Republic Noemi Maria Gomez, Argentine Foreign Affairs Minister Hector Timerman, Dominican President Leonel Fernandez and Dominican Foreign Minister Carlos Morales Troncoso hold a meeting at the presidential palace in Santo Domingo, on February,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 days ago

    (L to R): Argentine ambassador to the Dominican Republic Noemi Maria Gomez, Argentine Foreign Affairs Minister Hector Timerman, Dominican President Leonel Fernandez and Dominican Foreign Minister Carlos Morales Troncoso hold a meeting at the presidential palace in Santo Domingo, on February,...

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  3. Vanessa Henry of Dominican Republic takes part in the shot put competition during the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, on October 27, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Vanessa Henry of Dominican Republic takes part in the shot put competition during the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, on October 27, 2011.

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  4. VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 22: Teresa Novola #7 of Mexico takes a corner kick during their match against the Dominican Republic at the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament at BC Place on January 22, 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 22: Teresa Novola #7 of Mexico takes a corner kick during their match against the Dominican Republic at the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament at BC Place on January 22, 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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  5. VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 20: Amy LePeilbet #6 of the United States watches the ball during their game against the Dominican Republic at the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament at BC Place on January 20, 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 20: Amy LePeilbet #6 of the United States watches the ball during their game against the Dominican Republic at the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament at BC Place on January 20, 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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  6. Victor Estrella from the Dominican Republic kisses his bronze medal won in the men's singles tennis event during the Guadalajara 2011 XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, on October 22, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Victor Estrella from the Dominican Republic kisses his bronze medal won in the men's singles tennis event during the Guadalajara 2011 XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, on October 22, 2011.

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  7. Victor Estrella from Dominican Republic serves the ball against Julio Campozano from Ecuador during their bronze medal tennis match during the Guadalajara 2011 XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, on October 22, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Victor Estrella from Dominican Republic serves the ball against Julio Campozano from Ecuador during their bronze medal tennis match during the Guadalajara 2011 XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, on October 22, 2011.

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  8. Victor Estrella from the Dominican Republic celebrates after defeating Ecuadorean Julio Campozano and winning the bronze medal in a men's singles tennis match during the Guadalajara 2011 XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, on October 22, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Victor Estrella from the Dominican Republic celebrates after defeating Ecuadorean Julio Campozano and winning the bronze medal in a men's singles tennis match during the Guadalajara 2011 XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, on October 22, 2011.

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  9. Ecuadorean Julio Campozano plays against Victor Estrella from the Dominican Republic during the bronze medal men's singles tennis match of the Guadalajara 2011 XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, on October 22, 2011. Estrella won the match. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Ecuadorean Julio Campozano plays against Victor Estrella from the Dominican Republic during the bronze medal men's singles tennis match of the Guadalajara 2011 XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, on October 22, 2011. Estrella won the match.

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  10. Ronale de la Cruz (R), an immigrant from the Dominican Republic who was awaiting eviction from his apartment, gestures after learning that the eviction had been suspended, in Madrid, February 9, 2012. De la Cruz, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, says he became unemployed in... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Ronale de la Cruz (R), an immigrant from the Dominican Republic who was awaiting eviction from his apartment, gestures after learning that the eviction had been suspended, in Madrid, February 9, 2012. De la Cruz, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, says he became unemployed in...

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  11. MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Nalda Reyes from the Dominican Republic shows a photo of husband Ronan de la Cruz and family while waiting to hear if they are to be evicted from their apartment on February 9, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. The de la Cruz family were eventually given an eight day... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Nalda Reyes from the Dominican Republic shows a photo of husband Ronan de la Cruz and family while waiting to hear if they are to be evicted from their apartment on February 9, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. The de la Cruz family were eventually given an eight day...

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  12. MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Ronan de la Cruz (LC) from the Dominican Republic and his lawyer Rafa Mayoral negotiate with a representative of the Spanish savings bank Bankia after he was given an eight day suspection from being evicted from his apartment on February 9, 2012 in Madrid,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Ronan de la Cruz (LC) from the Dominican Republic and his lawyer Rafa Mayoral negotiate with a representative of the Spanish savings bank Bankia after he was given an eight day suspection from being evicted from his apartment on February 9, 2012 in Madrid,...

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  13. MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Ronan de la Cruz (L) from the Dominican Republic talks to a supporter while waiting to see if he will be evicted from his apartment on February 9, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. The de la Cruz family were eventually given an eight day extension on their eviction... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Ronan de la Cruz (L) from the Dominican Republic talks to a supporter while waiting to see if he will be evicted from his apartment on February 9, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. The de la Cruz family were eventually given an eight day extension on their eviction...

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  14. MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Ronan de la Cruz from the Dominican Republic uses a megaphone to address supporters after after being given an eight day suspection from being evicted from his apartment on February 9, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. The de la Cruz family were given an eight day... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Ronan de la Cruz from the Dominican Republic uses a megaphone to address supporters after after being given an eight day suspection from being evicted from his apartment on February 9, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. The de la Cruz family were given an eight day...

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  15. MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Nalda Reyes from the Dominican Republic carries tea to supporters while waiting to hear if she and her family are to be evicted from their apartment on February 9, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. Nalda was later given an eight day extension on her eviction notice... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Nalda Reyes from the Dominican Republic carries tea to supporters while waiting to hear if she and her family are to be evicted from their apartment on February 9, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. Nalda was later given an eight day extension on her eviction notice...

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  16. Venezuelan Fabiloa Ramos competes against Johenny Valdez of Dominican Republic (out of Frame) in the Table Tennis Women's Team final final in Guadalajara, Mexico on October 17, 2011. Dominican Republic won the Gold medal. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Venezuelan Fabiloa Ramos competes against Johenny Valdez of Dominican Republic (out of Frame) in the Table Tennis Women's Team final final in Guadalajara, Mexico on October 17, 2011. Dominican Republic won the Gold medal.

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  17. Dominican Republic's Lin Ju competes against Mexico's Marcos Madrid (out of Frame) during a preliminary Table Tennis game during the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico on October 16, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Dominican Republic's Lin Ju competes against Mexico's Marcos Madrid (out of Frame) during a preliminary Table Tennis game during the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico on October 16, 2011.

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  18. Dominican Republic's coach Jorge Meran holds a Dominican Republic's national flag after winning the Caribbean Series baseball tournament at Quisqueya stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Dominican Republic's coach Jorge Meran holds a Dominican Republic's national flag after winning the Caribbean Series baseball tournament at Quisqueya stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.

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  19. Dominican Republic's player celebrate after winning the Caribbean Series baseball tournament at Quisqueya stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Dominican Republic's player celebrate after winning the Caribbean Series baseball tournament at Quisqueya stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.

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  20. Puerto Rico's players celebrate after defeating 3-1 Dominican Republic during a Caribbean Series baseball game at Quisqueya stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Puerto Rico's players celebrate after defeating 3-1 Dominican Republic during a Caribbean Series baseball game at Quisqueya stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.

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  21. Dominican Republic's Freddy Guzman, right, slides safely to score a run as Puerto Rico's catcher Rene Rivera blocks the home plate during a Caribbean Series baseball game at Quisqueya stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Dominican Republic's Freddy Guzman, right, slides safely to score a run as Puerto Rico's catcher Rene Rivera blocks the home plate during a Caribbean Series baseball game at Quisqueya stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.

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  22. Dominican Republic's Pablo Ozuna runs around third base during a Caribbean Series baseball game Puerto Rico at Quisqueya stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Dominican Republic's Pablo Ozuna runs around third base during a Caribbean Series baseball game Puerto Rico at Quisqueya stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.

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  23. Dominican Republic's players celebrate after winning the Caribbean Series baseball tournament at the end of game against Venezuela at Quisqueya stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Dominican Republic's players celebrate after winning the Caribbean Series baseball tournament at the end of game against Venezuela at Quisqueya stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012.

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  24. Venezuela's players celebrate after beating 7-0 Dominican Republic during a Caribbean Series baseball game at Quisqueya stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Venezuela's players celebrate after beating 7-0 Dominican Republic during a Caribbean Series baseball game at Quisqueya stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012.

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  25. Dominican Republic's Pedro Flroimon, bottom, slides safely in second base as Venezuela's Luis Hernandez tries to tag out during a Caribbean Series baseball game at Quisqueya stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Dominican Republic's Pedro Flroimon, bottom, slides safely in second base as Venezuela's Luis Hernandez tries to tag out during a Caribbean Series baseball game at Quisqueya stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012.

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  1. Commenting on the development report submitted by the United Nations program for development (UNDP), whereby the Dominican Republic dropped nine positions in the indicator of equality, the FAI, claims that these conditions of inequality are which promote violence, crime and the feminicide.
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