It corresponds quite closely to the old colonial admininstrative district known as the Audiencia de Santo Domingo, shown in the map below. Bigger countries like Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic have their own culture but the smaller ones are largely "mostly British influenced" or "mostly French influenced . Differences? ), republican form of government with separate executive, legislative, and judicial branches; unincorporated organized territory of the US with local self-government, 15 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia) and 1 special municipality* (municipio especial); Artemisa, Camaguey, Ciego de Avila, Cienfuegos, Granma, Guantanamo, Holguin, Isla de la Juventud*, La Habana, Las Tunas, Matanzas, Mayabeque, Pinar del Rio, Sancti Spiritus, Santiago de Cuba, Villa Clara, none (territory of the US); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are 78 municipalities (municipios, singular - municipio) at the second order; Adjuntas, Aguada, Aguadilla, Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Anasco, Arecibo, Arroyo, Barceloneta, Barranquitas, Bayamon, Cabo Rojo, Caguas, Camuy, Canovanas, Carolina, Catano, Cayey, Ceiba, Ciales, Cidra, Coamo, Comerio, Corozal, Culebra, Dorado, Fajardo, Florida, Guanica, Guayama, Guayanilla, Guaynabo, Gurabo, Hatillo, Hormigueros, Humacao, Isabela, Jayuya, Juana Diaz, Juncos, Lajas, Lares, Las Marias, Las Piedras, Loiza, Luquillo, Manati, Maricao, Maunabo, Mayaguez, Moca, Morovis, Naguabo, Naranjito, Orocovis, Patillas, Penuelas, Ponce, Quebradillas, Rincon, Rio Grande, Sabana Grande, Salinas, San German, San Juan, San Lorenzo, San Sebastian, Santa Isabel, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Trujillo Alto, Utuado, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, Vieques, Villalba, Yabucoa, Yauco, 20 May 1902 (from Spain 10 December 1898; administered by the US from 1898 to 1902); not acknowledged by the Cuban Government as a day of independence, none (territory of the US with commonwealth status), Triumph of the Revolution (Liberation Day), 1 January (1959), US Independence Day, 4 July (1776); Puerto Rico Constitution Day, 25 July (1952), civil law system based on Spanish civil code, civil law system based on the Spanish civil code and within the framework of the US federal system, 18 years of age; universal; note - island residents are US citizens but do not vote in US presidential elections, Cuban Communist Party or PCC [Raul CASTRO Ruz], National Democratic Party [Charlie RODRIGUEZ], ACP, ALBA, AOSIS, CELAC, FAO, G-77, IAEA, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICRM, IFAD, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM (observer), IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, LAES, LAIA, NAM, OAS (excluded from formal participation since 1962), OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, Petrocaribe, PIF (partner), UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, Union Latina, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, AOSIS (observer), Caricom (observer), Interpol (subbureau), IOC, UNWTO (associate), UPU, WFTU (NGOs), five equal horizontal bands of blue (top, center, and bottom) alternating with white; a red equilateral triangle based on the hoist side bears a white, five-pointed star in the center; the blue bands refer to the three old divisions of the island: central, occidental, and oriental; the white bands describe the purity of the independence ideal; the triangle symbolizes liberty, equality, and fraternity, while the red color stands for the blood shed in the independence struggle; the white star, called La Estrella Solitaria (the Lone Star) lights the way to freedom and was taken from the flag of Texas, five equal horizontal bands of red (top, center, and bottom) alternating with white; a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side bears a large, white, five-pointed star in the center; the white star symbolizes Puerto Rico; the three sides of the triangle signify the executive, legislative and judicial parts of the government; blue stands for the sky and the coastal waters; red symbolizes the blood shed by warriors, while white represents liberty, victory, and peace, royal palm; national colors: red, white, blue, Puerto Rican spindalis (bird), coqui (frog); national colors: red, white, blue, Household income or consumption by percentage share, petroleum, nickel, cobalt, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, construction, steel, cement, agricultural machinery, sugar, pharmaceuticals, electronics, apparel, food products, tourism, sugar cane, cassava, vegetables, plantains, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, milk, pumpkins, mangoes/guavas, rice, milk, plantains, bananas, poultry, tomatoes, mangoes/guavas, eggs, oranges, gourds, papayas, cigars, raw sugar, nickel products, rum, zinc (2019), packaged medicines, medical cultures/vaccines, hormones, orthopedic and medical appliances, sulfur compounds (2019), China 38%, Spain 11%, Netherlands 5%, Germany 5% (2019), Italy 15%, Netherlands 15%, Belgium 9%, Japan 8%, Germany 8%, Austria 8%, Spain 7%, China 5% (2019), poultry meat, wheat, soybean products, corn, concentrated milk (2019), nitrogen compounds, sulfur compounds, refined petroleum, medical cultures/vaccines, cars (2019), Spain 19%, China 15%, Italy 6%, Canada 5%, Russia 5%, United States 5%, Brazil 5% (2019), Ireland 38%, Singapore 9%, Switzerland 8%, South Korea 5% (2019), Electricity - installed generating capacity, 91% of total installed capacity (2016 est. He stepped down as president in February 2008 in favor of his younger brother Raul CASTRO. Spanish Dialects in the Caribbean - | College of Humanities The similarities between the Cuban (top) and Puerto Rican (bottom) flags are not accidental. Unemployment reached 16% in 2011, but declined to 11.5% in December 2017. What should you pay attention to? ), Christian 58.9%, folk religion 17.6%, Buddhist <1%, Hindu <1%, Jewish <1%, Muslim <1%, other <1%, none 23.2% (2020 est. The data for each country can be found here: Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Choosing which is better is all about . Located closer to the mainland (USA), cold cyclones often come unexpectedly from Florida when the air temperature decrease for several days. Japan 10, Czech Republic, 2; Chinese Taipei 9, Netherlands 5; Puerto Rico 9, Nicaragua 1; Colombia 5, Mexico 4 (F/10) Venezuela 5, Dominican . Both islands are located practically at the same latitude in relation to the equator, and both are washed by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. These places feel more like regions of a single country than five different countries plus a region of Colombia. Principal offices are located in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore, Washington DC and Melbourne. aspects of human migration and refugee movements. The International Migration Review It should be noted that in Cuba the beaches are a little cleaner, as the sea throws less algae on the shore. Cuba's communist revolution, with Soviet support, was exported throughout Latin America and Africa during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. with guest editors, each of these issues provides an extensive and comprehensive In 1697, Spain recognized French dominion over the western third of the island, which in 1804 became Haiti. More than 5 million tourists come here annually. The heat is much easier to endure here. Well, the beaches in Cuba and the Dominican Republic are magnificent! According to the Census, 82 percent of all Dominicans residing in Puerto Rico migrated between 1965 and 1980. Illicit migration of Cuban nationals to the US via maritime and overland routes has been a longstanding challenge. All share a very high markers for African DNA. Therefore, everyone will find the best beach just for themselves. In addition, Dominican cuisine is also partly influenced by the culinary culture of Puerto Rico. In April 2011, the government held the first Cuban Communist Party Congress in almost 13 years, during which leaders approved a plan for wide-ranging economic changes. Planned by the Editorial Board in conjunction 2023 Hurricane warnings for the Caribbean | Travel advice for Dominican Dominican Republic vs. Cuba for Vacation - Which one is better? The economy is highly dependent upon the US, the destination for approximately half of exports and the source of 40% of imports. We are not saying that nature is worse or poorer here just less attention is paid to it as a landmark. Illicit Cuban migration by sea has since dropped significantly, but land border crossings continue. While it is not known for sure who designed the later flag, the two flag designs reflect the close ties between pro-independence activists from both countries who continued their work from the relative safety of New York City. Many of these features have given way to occasional rivalries between the two, though many of it is no more than friendly banter and clash of cultures. Key words: Comparative studies; Puerto Rico; Cuba; Dominican Republic; The Hispanic Caribbean; political culture. The trend has accelerated since 2010; in 2014, Puerto Rico experienced a net population loss to the mainland of 64,000, more than double the net loss of 26,000 in 2010. Juan BOSCH was elected president in 1962 but was deposed in a military coup in 1963. Also in FY 2018, 7,249 Cuban migrants presented themselves at various land border ports of entry throughout the US. DIAZ-CANEL was appointed First Secretary of the Communist Party on 19 April 2021 following the resignation of Raul CASTRO. If you want complete relaxation, day-long rest on the beach, discos and dancing until you drop, choose Cuba. Cuba is on the largest of them. #5. ), Children under the age of 5 years underweight, 15 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia) and 1 special municipality* (municipio especial); Artemisa, Camaguey, Ciego de Avila, Cienfuegos, Granma, Guantanamo, Holguin, Isla de la Juventud*, La Habana, Las Tunas, Matanzas, Mayabeque, Pinar del Rio, Sancti Spiritus, Santiago de Cuba, Villa Clara, 10 regions (regiones, singular - region); Cibao Nordeste, Cibao Noroeste, Cibao Norte, Cibao Sur, El Valle, Enriquillo, Higuamo, Ozama, Valdesia, Yuma, 20 May 1902 (from Spain 10 December 1898; administered by the US from 1898 to 1902); not acknowledged by the Cuban Government as a day of independence, Triumph of the Revolution (Liberation Day), 1 January (1959), civil law system based on Spanish civil code, civil law system based on the French civil code; Criminal Procedures Code modified in 2004 to include important elements of an accusatory system, 18 years of age; universal and compulsory; married persons regardless of age can vote; note - members of the armed forces and national police by law cannot vote, Cuban Communist Party or PCC [Raul CASTRO Ruz], ACP, ALBA, AOSIS, CELAC, FAO, G-77, IAEA, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICRM, IFAD, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM (observer), IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, LAES, LAIA, NAM, OAS (excluded from formal participation since 1962), OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, Petrocaribe, PIF (partner), UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, Union Latina, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ACP, AOSIS, BCIE, Caricom (observer), CD, CELAC, FAO, G-77, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO (correspondent), ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), LAES, LAIA, MIGA, MINUSMA, NAM, OAS, OIF (observer), OPANAL, OPCW, Pacific Alliance (observer), PCA, Petrocaribe, SICA (associated member), UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, Union Latina, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, five equal horizontal bands of blue (top, center, and bottom) alternating with white; a red equilateral triangle based on the hoist side bears a white, five-pointed star in the center; the blue bands refer to the three old divisions of the island: central, occidental, and oriental; the white bands describe the purity of the independence ideal; the triangle symbolizes liberty, equality, and fraternity, while the red color stands for the blood shed in the independence struggle; the white star, called La Estrella Solitaria (the Lone Star) lights the way to freedom and was taken from the flag of Texas, a centered white cross that extends to the edges divides the flag into four rectangles - the top ones are ultramarine blue (hoist side) and vermilion red, and the bottom ones are vermilion red (hoist side) and ultramarine blue; a small coat of arms featuring a shield supported by a laurel branch (left) and a palm branch (right) is at the center of the cross; above the shield a blue ribbon displays the motto, DIOS, PATRIA, LIBERTAD (God, Fatherland, Liberty), and below the shield, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA appears on a red ribbon; in the shield a bible is opened to a verse that reads "Y la verdad nos hara libre" (And the truth shall set you free); blue stands for liberty, white for salvation, and red for the blood of heroes, International law organization participation, has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt, accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction; accepts ICCt jurisdiction, royal palm; national colors: red, white, blue, palmchat (bird); national colors: red, white, blue, Household income or consumption by percentage share, petroleum, nickel, cobalt, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, construction, steel, cement, agricultural machinery, sugar, tourism, sugar processing, gold mining, textiles, cement, tobacco, electrical components, medical devices, sugar cane, cassava, vegetables, plantains, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, milk, pumpkins, mangoes/guavas, rice, sugar cane, bananas, papayas, rice, plantains, milk, avocados, fruit, pineapples, coconuts, cigars, raw sugar, nickel products, rum, zinc (2019), gold, medical instruments, cigars, low-voltage protection equipment, bananas (2019), China 38%, Spain 11%, Netherlands 5%, Germany 5% (2019), United States 54%, Switzerland 8%, Canada 5%, India 5%, China 5% (2019), poultry meat, wheat, soybean products, corn, concentrated milk (2019), refined petroleum, cars, jewelry, natural gas, broadcasting equipment (2019), Spain 19%, China 15%, Italy 6%, Canada 5%, Russia 5%, United States 5%, Brazil 5% (2019), Electricity - installed generating capacity, 91% of total installed capacity (2016 est. 04-30-2018, 03:12 PM GuitarHero45 ), 0% of total installed capacity (2017 est. Public debt remained steady at 92.5% of GDP in 2017, about $17,000 per person, or nearly three times the per capita debt of the State of Connecticut, the highest in the US. What are the pros and cons especially between Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico in quality of life? In Cuba and the Dominican Republic, you will definitely be able to relax. Its objectives are to determine the magnitude of the flows, describe the migrants' residential patterns, analyze their mode of incorporation into the labor market, assess their socioeconomic origins, and evaluate their reasons for migrating. WI: Dominican Republic in a Confederacy wins scenario. The Cuban regime has updated its economic model to include permitting the private ownership and sale of real estate and new vehicles, allowing private farmers to sell agricultural goods directly to hotels, allowing the creation of non-agricultural cooperatives, adopting a new foreign investment law, and launching a "Special Development Zone" around the Mariel port. ), 95 deaths/100,000 live births (2017 est. In this regard, vacation in Cuba will be very informative. Also women from Puerto Rico generally have thinner lips but larger eyes. In April 2011, the government held the first Cuban Communist Party Congress in almost 13 years, during which leaders approved a plan for wide-ranging economic changes. Newsletter on Migration, plus a scholarly review of new books in the field. Bananas, which are boiled, fried and stewed here, are an integral attribute. US intervention during the Spanish-American War in 1898 assisted the Cubans in overthrowing Spanish rule. C a r i b a t i o n assumes no liability. abstracting service, the International Sociological Association's International Baseball is the most popular sport in Cuba. Disclaimer: External data. 10. Cons: hotel service is still developing and requires investment, and shopping in Cuba is almost completely absent as a concept. www.sagepublishing.com, This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. Since late 2000, Venezuela provided petroleum products to Cuba on preferential terms, supplying at times nearly 100,000 barrels per day. The government continues to balance the need for loosening its socialist economic system against a desire for firm political control. First off there will be culture then government then . For example, Punta Cana is the extreme eastern point of the island, where the powerful underwater currents of the Atlantic are combined with frequent winds. ), 0% of total installed capacity (2017 est. Both share Spanish origins, and both islands have played key roles in the history of the Americas. The Dominican Republic is known for its breathtaking landscapes, warm people and turquoise sea. 1. It could be said that Cuba is what the Dominican Republic would have been under Communism, but most interesting is that the Dominican Republic is what Cuba was before the revolution. Unlike the Dominican Republic, Cuba could not trade with its wealthy neighbor due to the embargo. For me to answer this I'd have to make it very complex. Following the two-term presidency of Danilo MEDINA Sanchez (2012-2020), Luis Rodolfo ABINADER Corona was elected president in July 2020. Even though Cuba and the Dominican Republic have many similarities, there is one thing that is interesting to notice. This article comprises three sortable tables of major mountain peaks[1]of the islandsof the Caribbean Sea. Disney Cruises vs All-Inclusive Family Resorts - Facebook Through The national cuisine of the Dominican Republic is represented by dishes of meat, beans, rice and fruits. DOM. ), 16% of total installed capacity (2017 est. Remittances from the US amount to about 7% of GDP, equivalent to about a third of exports and two-thirds of tourism receipts. Hurricane Maria struck the island on 20 September 2017 causing catastrophic damage, including destruction of the electrical grid that had been cripled by Hurricane Irma just two weeks before. ), 2% of total installed capacity (2017 est. The native Amerindian population of Cuba began to decline after the European discovery of the island by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1492 and following its development as a Spanish colony during the next several centuries. The islands of Puerto Rico and Cuba have a great deal in common. They are independent and Puerto Rico is not. 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