About the DR
The Dominican Republic (DR) is a small country about the size of Vermont located in the Caribbean on the island of Hispanola, which it shares with Haiti. Its citizens speak predominantly Spanish and come from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds. The climate is tropical and though it sports many resorts and is a popular tourist destination, much of the country is very poor without access to clean water, electricity, education, etc. Below is a link where you can learn more:
