Dominican Republic Study Abroad PLNU Point Loma Nazarene University


Dominican Republic Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic was discovered in 1492 on Christopher Columbus’ first trip to the New World. Today, from beaches and mountains to working on your Spanish with a host family, you will find this Caribbean country rich in history and opportunity. Approved Programs: Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) International Studies Abroad (ISA) Quick facts: Capital: Santo Domingo Languages: Spanish Size: About twice the size of New Hampshire Climate: Tropical maritime Trivia: The two countries of Haiti and The Dominican Republic are on the same Island (Hispaniola) For more information… CIA World Factbook US Embassy in the Dominican Republic Dominican Republic Tourism Photo credits: zanzibar - top and middle ; César Marques - bottom Found in Creative Commons

Dominican Republic