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There is still a debate as to where exactly columbus landed in 1492, the first island he landed on was called "guanahani" later renamed to "san salvador" which is an island in the bahamas today
This is the most accepted island presently, but there are other islands that are considered, that...
looks like i have been in DR for a very long time, i know that on my both my parents sides we come from as early as settles from the 1500s in DR
this is my updated 23andme results
Dominican Republic
Culture:
The culture of the Dominican Republic is a diverse mixture of different influences from around the world. The Dominican people and their customs have origins consisting predominately in an African cultural basis, with both European and native Taíno...
Southern Appalachian English is said to stem from the Scots Irish English from Northern Ireland (Ulster) and lowland Scots. In reality I would think it is a mixture of that with a stronger West Country English accent that became posh today.
Puerto Rico
Culture:
The culture of Puerto Rico is the result of a number of international and indigenous influences, both past and present. Modern cultural manifestations showcase the island's rich history and help to create an identity which is a melting pot of cultures - Taíno...
Caribbean Spanish includes the Spanish spoken in Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico, as well as the Caribbean Coasts of mainland Latin America. All linguist are in agreement that Caribbean Spanish has its roots in Andaluzian and Canarian Spanish, but there are also other influences that...
Cuba
Culture:
The culture of Cuba is a complex mixture of different, often contradicting, factors and influences. The Cuban people and their customs are based on European, African and Amerindian influences.
Cuisine:
Roots of typical Cuban cooking can be traced back to 3500 years...