The Dominican Republic is a country nestled in the middle of the Caribbean. This island country is rich with beautiful shores, fertile agriculture, and friendly people. The DR also offers a great wealth of history for such a small country. In 1492 Christopher Columbus landed in modern day Santo Domingo, the capital city, and established the first European settlement in the Western Hemisphere. You can find the oldest city, hospital, university, and cathedral in the Western world in Santo Domingo.
