Culture

__**Culture**__ People: (July of 2005) Nationality: Religion:
 * Population: 8,950,034
 * Population growth: 1.29%
 * Population make up:
 * 0-14 years old- 32.9%
 * 15-64 years old- 61.7%
 * 65 years old and over- 5.4%
 * Median age (average) 24 years old.
 * Life expectancy: 71 years old
 * Dominican(s)
 * Roman Catholic

Ethnic groups: Languages: Food: Traditions: Ideas:
 * white- 16%
 * black- 11%
 * mixed- 73%
 * Spanish
 * The main meal is served midday.
 * Popular meals include bandera and sancocho. Bandera is made with white rice, red beans and stewed meat. It is usually served with fried plantain (small banana) and a salad. Sanchocho is made with meat, plantain (small banana), and vegetable stew. Other popular foods include fish and conch, sweetened by coconut.
 * On special occasions and holidays (such as Easter and Christmas), it is common for families to come together and feast. Fish is often served on Easter; roasted pig is often served on Christmas.
 * Sports, business, and politics are all highly recognized.
 * Family is the number one priority above all other responsibilities.
 * There is a high emphasis on socializing.
 * Dominicans have a tendency to be very friendly and enjoy learning about others.

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Created April 1, 2010; Revised April 2, 2010 Created by Kelsey Brogan; Contact my at kabroga@ilstu.edu Copyright 2010