from Martha, Katty, Daniel and Leydy

The Dominican Republic has a population of 10,088,598, and the capital city, Santo Domingo, has a population of 2,138,000. Also, it has an infant mortality rate of 21.3/1,000. In addition, the average life expectancy is (for example, 77.7 years for men and 79 years for women). What's more, in 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the Dominican Republic. It is the first place he saw. In conclusion, that's why the people in the country speak Spanish.