Teach at The School House in Dominican Republic

Baseball is massively popular in the Dominican Republic; the Dominican Winter League has prepared hundreds of players for Major League Baseball in North America.

The world’s oldest Cathedral is in Santo Domingo. The Cathedral’s first stone was laid in 1514 by Diego Columbus, Christopher Columbus' son.

Police and military personnel do not participate in Dominican elections.

Merengue dancing originated in the Dominican Republic in the 19th century.

The Dominican Republic is home to some of the best golf courses in the world, such as the Punta Espada Golf Course. Most golf courses are set along the coast.

In the Bay of Samana in the northwest area of the country, you can spot humpback whales that visit the area every year from December to March.

Coffee is the national drink of the Dominican Republic.