Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic is a state in Caribbean (Mesoamerica and Caribbean) that has existed since 1844 CE. Its people spoke Latin and Romance languages (Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian).
Independent from Haiti in 1844 after 22 years of Haitian rule. Spain reannexed it from 1861 to 1865, and Rafael Trujillo ruled as dictator from 1930 to 1961.
See Dominican Republic on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1844 CE to the present
- Duration
- 181 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Caribbean, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
- Language family
- Latin and Romance
- Capital
- Santo Domingo
Events in Mesoamerica and Caribbean during its time
- Caste War of Yucatán begins
- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- Mexican Revolution
- Panama Canal opens
- Cuban Revolution
- Cuban Missile Crisis
Neighbours in Mesoamerica and Caribbean
- Haiti
- Spanish Cuba
- British West Indies
- Colony of Jamaica
- Mexico
- Cuba
- Dutch Caribbean
- Spanish Puerto Rico
- French Antilles
- Mosquito Kingdom
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Ottoman Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Portuguese Empire
- Kingdom of Kongo
- Mughal Empire
- Qing dynasty
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Russian Empire
Questions
When did Dominican Republic exist?
1844 CE to the present, about 181 years.
Where was Dominican Republic?
Caribbean, in Mesoamerica and Caribbean. Its capital was Santo Domingo.
What language did Dominican Republic speak?
Latin and Romance. This family includes Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian.