Geography Theme of Place

Geography Theme of Place

The geographic theme of place discusses a location's features, places help social, political, and economic functions in a nation.

 The Dominican Republic
The most distinguishing part of the Dominican Republic as a place is its physical features which includes an abundance of picturesque natural lanscapes. The area is known for having a geography that consists of "arid semi-desert plains, to lush valleys, to tropical rain forests with 27 different climatic zones; resulting in a wide variety of incredibly beautiful vegetation. The topography of the Dominican Republic consists of a diverse range of highland and lowland areas, offshore islands, rivers and lakes," (hispaniola.com). Physical Geography of Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic is located near the Caribbean Ocean which means that there is a large amount of tropical, diverse wildlife, and vegetation. The Dominican Republic has many mountains, however it is known to have the largest peak in the Caribbean, called Pico Duarte. The peak is in the Cordillera Central mountain range and attracts many hikers and climbers. The country's site is a theme that discusses the physical characteristics of a place, these characteristics being topography, vegetation, and water resources. These aspects of place all represent the Dominican Republic's site. Culture is also a very important aspect of place because it represents the people within an area, their belief system, and their lifestyle. The official language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish, but many people know English as well. Due to its colonial influence, almost all the population in the Dominican Republic is Roman Catholic. The Dominican Republic is a Latin American country so it has a large influence of latin culure such as an emphasis on food, dance, and the catholic religion. Description of Culture in the Dominican Republic

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Haiti

The country of Haiti also has very distinguishing physical features that make up the country's site. Haiti is known for having the second largest Caribbean coastline which makes for a very diverse and exotic environment, and easily accessible when traveling by sea to other nearby nations. The country has many mountains, valleys, and offshore islands, the terrain is also very rugged but the country is very small in size making it easy for inhabitants to tavel. Since it is a Caribbean country it has tropical, exotic biodiversity. Haiti is home to the largest body of water in Hispaniola, Artibonite River. Landforms in Haiti. The climate of Haiti is also very tropical but semiarid in some areas. Haiti has also been affected by earthquakes and hurricanes, based on its geographic location, and there was a large earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010, that destroyed much of the small country. Culture is also an important part of Haiti's theme of place. The culture of Haiti is made up of African and European culutre due to the French colonization of the area. Haiti is also known for having voodoo ceremonies and practice honoring the dead through festivals and gatherings.Along with being a mix of cultures and full of mountainous land, Haiti is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. About 60% of the population lives in small villages and in rural areas. The official language of the nation is Kreyol, a language originated from French. Dance is an important part of Haitian culture as well, there are different dances for different events, these include: konpa which is done at parties, and congo which is performed at events such as parades. 

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