Travel

You: A Geography Genius?

Posted: 7/29/2010

Rich in history, this diverse destination offers both Old and New World flavors to more than 1 million annual U.S. visitors a year.

(NAPSI) - Are you clever when it comes to knowing about other countries? Take this little test and name the city and country that are described to test your geography skills.

The capital of this country was founded by Christopher Columbus' brother Bartholomew in 1496, and named a Cultural Capital by the American Capital of Culture organization in 2010. This first city of the New World served as the center of exploration to the Americas and is now a thriving metropolis overflowing with vibrant culture and rich history.

The oldest part of the city is known as the Colonial City. There, visitors can explore the Alcázar de Colón, Bartholomew Columbus' home, and also the first cathedral, university and hospital of the Americas.

Historic buildings rest along cobblestone streets that Spanish conquistadors once strolled. The legendary city has a wealth of museums, monuments and restaurants, set among the larger city's modern amenities such as the new Metro transportation system, state-of-the-art cruise ship terminals, savory cuisine, unique shopping, architecture and more.

Resting on the Caribbean Sea, the mystery city is a sophisticated center of commerce with 2.3 million residents, dozens of world-class museums, opera, arts and historic sites, including the Columbus Lighthouse, where Christopher Columbus' remains are said to be.

With two major airports, highways and seaports, this sophisticated center of thought and culture serves as a gateway to over 800 miles of stunning coastline, dazzling mountains studded with waterfalls, exotic cuisine and countless arts and entertainment options.

The country is also the No. 1 golf destination in the Caribbean and Latin America, boasting dozens of designer golf courses, upscale resorts, pristine nature and sizzling culture.

Is this city (a) San Pedro Garza García, Mexico (b) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic or (c) San Juan, Puerto Rico?

Answer

The answer is (b) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the second largest country in the Caribbean. Said Magaly Toribio, the Dominican Republic's vice minister of international promotion: "With over 500 years of spirited Dominican culture, Santo Domingo's assets are especially unique and offer the world a living testament to the past that formed us as a nation and ignited exploration of the New World."

Learn More

You can learn even more by visiting the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism's official Web site: www.GoDominicanRepublic.com.

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