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Dominican Republic

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The Dominican Republic (Spanish: República Dominicana, IPA [re'puβlika domini'kana]) is a Latin American country that occupies the eastern two-thirds of the Caribbean island called Hispaniola. It shares a border with the Republic of Haiti, making it one of two Caribbean islands that are split by two governments; the other is Saint-Martin/Sint Maarten. Hispaniola is the second-largest of the Greater Antilles islands, and lies west of Puerto Rico and east of Cuba and Jamaica.

  • Capital: Santo Domingo
  • Currency: Peso (Dominican Republic)
  • Religions: Roman Catholicism
  • Languages: Spanish
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Frontier Conservation

Frontier Conservation

Frontier: Dive, Teach, Trek, Explore.Imagine spending your gap year diving in beautiful coral seas, tracking exotic game through lush jungles, or teaching English to groups of eager children. Best of all, you'll gain the qualifications that could make the difference to you getting that prestigious university spot or lucrative job...
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Project Trust

Project Trust

Project Trust is an educational charity that has been providing volunteers with the original Gap Year experience for 40 years. Our placements are specifically for 17-19 year old school leavers currently in full time education...
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