The Dominican Republic ("Republica Dominicana" is a nation on the island of Hispanola, part of the Caribbean. The Dominican Republic is the second largest Caribbean nation with 48,442 km and an estimated 10 million people. Original inhabited by the Tainos and since the seventh century, what is now the Dominican Republic was reached by Christopher Columbus in 1492 and became the site of the first permanent European settlement in the Americas in Santo Domingo, the country's capital and Spain's first capital in the New World. In Santo Domingo stand, among other firsts in the Americas, the first university Cathedral, and Castle, the latter two in the "Ciudad Colonial" area. After three centuries of Spanish rule, with French and Haitian interludes, the country became independent in 1821 but was quickly taken over by Haiti. It attained independence in 1844, but mostly suffered political turmoil and tyranny, and as well a brief return to Spanish rule, over the next 72 years. United States occupation 1916-24 and a subsequent, calm six year period were followed by the military dictatorship of Raphael Trujillo to 1961. The last civil war, in 1965, ended with U.S. intervention, followed by the authoritarian rule of Joaquin Balaguer, to 1978. Since 1978, the Dominican Republic has moved toward representative democracy. The Dominican Republic has also adopted a liberal economic model, which has made it perhaps the largest economy in the region. Though long known for sugar production, the economy is now dominated by services. The country's economic progress is exemplified by its advanced Telecommunication System.

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Sunset Valley Terramar 5 Minutes from the International Airport Puerto Plata. Short walk to Sosua Beach and close to Golf Infrastructure and 24/7 Power, all utilities under ground

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North Coast Realty has been involved in real estate on the north coast from Montecristi to Samana since 1982. If you have been looking for a vacation property or permanent home in the Caribbean, you will be pleasantly surprised to see how reasonably priced real estate is in the Dominican Republic. However, the growing tourism market is creating price increases every season especially along the popular north coast. It is important to find a property that you like, that suits your budget, and provides you with an appreciating investment.

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