The Dominican Republic or Haiti comprises a majority of the geography on the island (Hispaniola) where they are located (which country is physically bigger) ?

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Savanna Chang

19 March, 04:42

The Dominican Republic or Haiti comprises a majority of the geography on the island (Hispaniola) where they are located (which country is physically bigger) ?

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Aubrey Marshall · Answer 1

The Republic Dominicans present at the eastern side of Hispaniola and Haiti is located at the westwards of Hispaniola. The Dominican Republic with area of about 48,670 sq km is physically bigger.

Explanation:

Haiti was the first amongst the other post colonial nations with a regime of black leaders to get independence in 1804. Currently, Haiti is one among the poorer country in the world due to various natural and unnatural factors.

The Dominican Republic finally got independence in 1865. It has an agricultural area of about 51.5% and has rich natural resources like bauxite, gold, silver, nickel etc. Thus having bigger area physically.