Trivia in Dominican Republic

National symbols

Flag: A white cross divides the flag into four quadrants, with blue in the upper left and lower right, and red in the upper right and lower left. The national coat of arms is placed at the center.

Emblem: A shield featuring a Bible and cross, surrounded by ribbons in the national colors and laurel and palm branches.

Trivia & facts

• Santo Domingo is home to the New World's oldest university, Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo
• Larimar, the world's only blue gemstone, is mined exclusively in the Dominican Republic
• Climbing Pico Duarte, the Caribbean's highest peak, is a popular 2-3 day trek
• The national drink "Morir Soñando" is a mix of orange juice and milk
• Merengue features a rapid rhythm of 140-170 beats per minute
• The "RD" on license plates stands for República Dominicana
• Santiago is internationally famous for high-quality cigar production
• Mamajuana is a unique liqueur made with rum, honey, and herbs steeped in wood
• The domestic voltage is 110V with North American-style plugs
• Baseball Hall of Famer Pedro Martínez is also from this country