Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine APRIL 2019 | Page 268

DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC
POPULATION
SIZE
10 658 751 (2016) 48,442 sq. kilometers
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE CAPITAL CITY
Spanish
CURRENCY
Dominican Peso
(1 US dollar equals 45.66 Dominican Pesos)
Santo Domingo
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
280 C / 82.0 F
Events
APRIL 6 - 7
El Picnic Food Music Market
The National Botanical Garden, will host this
event with food trucks, restaurants, craft beers,
cocktails, craft market, playground, music,
art, yoga, workshops and good vibes for the
public’s enjoyment.
APRIL 12 - 14
Barahona Carnival
Dozens of picturesque and colorful troupes
parade in the traditional event, where the locals
and visitors enjoy one of the most important
cultural events in the country.
JUNE 1
Espiritu Santo
This is a celebration of the island’s African
heritage. The largest celebrations take place in
the village of Villa Mella.
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