The Dominican Republic shares an island (Hispaniola) with Haiti.

Independence Day is February 27th . VIVA LA PATRIA!

The national language is Español.

The Dominican Republic was known as Santo Domingo until the early 20th century.

Legendary fashion designer Oscar de la Renta was born in the Dominican Republic.

This is the Kid Mero; also Dominican and raised in the Bronx.

As are over 80 players in the MLB; the most represented country in béisbol!

Jharrel Jerome just became the first Dominican American (and first Afro Latino) to win an Emmy for Best Lead Actor.

Now let's take a second to talk about the food highlights.

PLATANOS. You can have them two ways: fried (tostones or maduros), or boiled (mangú).

TFW you eat platanos.

Platanos can give you super powers TBH.

That's all - celebrate with a Brugal y Presidente!