Postcard Exchange - Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

Text and postcard courtesy of Stefanie de Pimentel and Academia de las Culturas Internacionales.

Life

Although nature with its colorful abundance often seems like paradise, the ordinary life of most Dominicans does not. A lot of people depend on agriculture and lack the necessary means to improve their life conditions. As a result, many leave their country to look for opportunities abroad. Yet a well-educated middle-class has also been growing over the years, which is now leading the country towards a more promising future.