Dominican republic
Rosmery Reyes 4/1/13
Hs/ms 368 603 Dominican Republic
Capital:The capital of the Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo
The capital and largest city (over 2 million population) in the Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo. The Dominican Republic is divided into 31 provinces and there are provincial capitals but Santo Domingo is considered the national capital.
Flag:The flag of the Dominican Republic is composed of a central white cross with red and blue rectangles in the corners (red in the upper right and lower left; blue in upper left and lower right).The national coat of arms is in the center of the white cross. The coat of arms pictures a red, white and blue flag-draped shield with a Bible and cross; the shield is surrounded by an olive branch(on the left) and a palm branch (on the right). A blue ribbon above the shield reads, "Dios, Patria, Libertad" (meaning "God, Fatherland, Liberty"). A red ribbon under the shield reads, "RepublicaDominicana" (meaning "Dominican Republic"). The ratio of its height to its width is about 2:3. This flag was officially adopted on November 6, 1844, after the Dominican hi Republic obtainedindependence from Haiti. Answer The blue is said to stand for Liberty, red for the fire and blood of the independence struggle and the white cross is a symbol of sacrifice. DESCRIPTION the Dominican Republic flag was officially adopted on November 6, 1844. The blue and red are from the flag of Haiti, which once controlled the Dominican Republic. The white cross is symbolic of faith.The centered coat of arms appears on the flag for national and state use only. That coat of arms displays an open bible topped by a gold cross. Above the arms the Trinitarian motto is
Hs/ms 368 603 Dominican Republic
Capital:The capital of the Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo
The capital and largest city (over 2 million population) in the Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo. The Dominican Republic is divided into 31 provinces and there are provincial capitals but Santo Domingo is considered the national capital.
Flag:The flag of the Dominican Republic is composed of a central white cross with red and blue rectangles in the corners (red in the upper right and lower left; blue in upper left and lower right).The national coat of arms is in the center of the white cross. The coat of arms pictures a red, white and blue flag-draped shield with a Bible and cross; the shield is surrounded by an olive branch(on the left) and a palm branch (on the right). A blue ribbon above the shield reads, "Dios, Patria, Libertad" (meaning "God, Fatherland, Liberty"). A red ribbon under the shield reads, "RepublicaDominicana" (meaning "Dominican Republic"). The ratio of its height to its width is about 2:3. This flag was officially adopted on November 6, 1844, after the Dominican hi Republic obtainedindependence from Haiti. Answer The blue is said to stand for Liberty, red for the fire and blood of the independence struggle and the white cross is a symbol of sacrifice. DESCRIPTION the Dominican Republic flag was officially adopted on November 6, 1844. The blue and red are from the flag of Haiti, which once controlled the Dominican Republic. The white cross is symbolic of faith.The centered coat of arms appears on the flag for national and state use only. That coat of arms displays an open bible topped by a gold cross. Above the arms the Trinitarian motto is