Rosalia Ortega
Published: 2012-05-08
Total Pages: 40
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What's so special about Santo Domingo?In this new, compelling book from author Rosalia Ortega, find out more about Santo Domingo ...Santo Domingo, known officially as Santo Domingo de Guzm??n, is the capital and largest city in the Dominican Republic. Its metropolitan population was 2,084,852 in 2003, and estimated at 3,712,391 in 2010. The city is located on the Caribbean Sea, at the mouth of the Ozama River. Founded by Bartholomew Columbus in 1496, it is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas, and was the first seat of Spanish colonial rule in the New World. It lies within the boundaries of the Distrito Nacional, itself bordered on three sides by Santo Domingo Province.Santo Domingo was called "Ciudad Trujillo", from 1930 to 1961, after the Dominican Republic's dictator, Rafael Trujillo, named the capital after himself. Following his assassination, the city resumed its original designation. Today, Santo Domingo is the Dominican Republic's major metropolis, and is the largest city in the Caribbean by population. Santo Domingo is ranked as a Gamma world city by Loughborough University.Please note: When this article refers to Santo Domingo it is most likely referring to the Greater Santo Domingo Area. In some cases it may state "D.N.", which strictly refers to the city proper, i.e., excluding the surrounding province of Santo Domingo.So, what seperates this book from the rest?A comprehensive narrative of Santo Domingo, this book gives a full understanding of the subject.A brief guide of subject areas covered in "1496 Establishments - Santo Domingo" include -- Santo Domingo- History of the Dominican Republic- Downtown Santo Domingo- Ciudad Colonial (Santo Domingo)- Highways and routes in the Dominican Republic- Santo Domingo MetroFind out more of this subject, it's intricacies and it's nuances. Discover more about it's importance. Develop a level of understanding required to comprehend this fascinating concept.Author Rosalia Ortega has worked hard researching and compiling this fundamental work, and is proud to bring you "1496 Establishments - Santo Domingo" ...Read this book today ...