Much more than beach resorts, the Dominican Republic is one of the Caribbean’s most geographically diverse countries, not to mention its evocative colonial history and warm welcoming people. Neighbouring Haiti is a proud country, born of revolution, and its people are determined to rebuild for a better future.

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