Did you know that the Dominican Republic got its name from the fact that it was discovered on a Sunday?

The Dominican Republic is said to have come from the Latin word “dominus” meaning “lord”. The “Dominic” is usually the name given to a child born on a Sunday, which means “of the Lord”.

The Dominican Republic covers the eastern two-thirds of the Hispaniola Island, sharing it with Haiti. The island was discovered by Christopher Columbus in his journey in 1492 and was called La Espaniola. Read more . . .