Hello from the Dominican Republic!

Learn about Heavenly Father’s children all over the world.

The Dominican Republic is an island country in the Caribbean. Over 11 million people live there.

Language

The Dominican Republic’s official language is Spanish.

¡Buenos días!

That means “good morning” in Spanish!

First Caribbean Temple

A temple was completed in the capital city, Santo Domingo, in the year 2000. It was the first to be built in the Caribbean area!

A Unique Flag

The Dominican Republic’s flag is the only country flag that has a Bible on it. The Bible is in the center of the flag.

Humpback Whale

Thousands of humpback whales swim to the coast of the Dominican Republic each year. The warm waters are a perfect place for them to have their babies.

Activity

Baseball Fun

Baseball is the Dominican Republic’s most popular sport! Here’s a simple way to play. Set up three markers in a big triangle shape. Stand at the first one while a friend throws a small ball toward you. Use a stick or bat to try to hit the ball and then run to the next marker. Can you run around the whole triangle before your friend tags you?

Recipe

Ensalada Verde (Green Salad)

This is a common salad in the Dominican Republic. Here’s a version you can try!

1. Rinse 4 cups (946 ml) of lettuce, 1 cup (237 ml) of cabbage, 1 tomato, 1 cucumber, and 2 carrots.

2. Peel the carrots and cucumbers along with 2 avocados. Then chop up all the ingredients and put them in a bowl.

3. In a separate container, put 6 tablespoons (88 ml) of olive oil, 3 tablespoons (44 ml) of vinegar, and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of salt. Shake well and pour on salad. Add pepper to taste.

Be sure to get an adult’s help!

Illustrations by Stephanie Mackay