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Dominican Trivia

From merengue beats to historic flag-raising moments, show off your Dominican smarts with a dash of flavor and flair!

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

Which language, enriched by African, indigenous, and European influences, is officially spoken in the Dominican Republic?

Spanish

Which city is the nation's cultural, financial, political, commercial, and industrial hub, as well as its chief seaport?

Santo Domingo

Which lively genre, famed for its flirtatious partner moves and distinctive accordion rhythms, is celebrated as the national song and dance of the Dominican Republic?

Merengue

Which iconic symbol was raised on February 27, 1844, to signal Dominican independence?

Dominican flag

Which iconic nickname is associated with Dominican baseball star David Ortiz, renowned for his clutch postseason heroics with the Boston Red Sox?

Big Papi