In 2001, we went to visit the Dominican Republic from St. Maarten, Paris and Amsterdam. It was our main intention to
celebrate Christmas in a tropical country for the first time. We stayed for span of seven days and lived in a resort just
nearby Punta Cana, a town on the eastern region of the island. This is just on the border of the Dominican Republic
and Haiti.
The Dominican Republic flag can be seen in many parts of the island. It has actually been existent for a minimum of
150 years. It is specifically described in the Dominican Constitution. Article 96 describes the flag as having four equal
rectangles and the colors blue and red. The flag was first displayed in 1844 and is one of the oldest in the world.
Haiti also has a flag that features the same colors of blue and red. The colors signify special virtues and events in the
history of the country. For example, blue stands for the country while red stands for the blood that was spilled by
those who fought for independence and national pride. The same colors are used by other nations in their flags to
stand for the same things and principles.
The Dominican Republic flag also have a ratio of two to three when it comes to the war and state ensign. The coat of
arms of the nation is not presented in the middle. The same approach is applied by other flags. Many people in the
nation speak Spanish.