- Dominican Republic gained independence from Spain in 1821 & Haiti in 1844.
- Huge influence of Haitians in the D.R. but the citizens try to avoid these influences. D.R. language is Spanish and Haiti's is Creole.
- Leonel Fernández is the current President, third term.
- Serious financial issues; foreign debt, high unemployment, unreliable energy source.
- The conduit for relief and reconstruction efforts in to the wake of 2010 earthquake that devastated neighboring Haiti.
- Rapid growth of Illegal Haitian migrants.
- Poor education and heath, although religious and academic freedom guaranteed by the constitution.
- Lack of internet access but Fernandez government has been working to improve the access to technology.
- Banned Gay Marriage by the constitution.
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