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Population: 10,694,700 National Motto: “Dios, Patria, Libertad” (God, Fatherland, Liberty) The Dominican Rebublic (DR) is the only nation with the Bible on its flag. The bible is open and references John 8:32, “…”and you will know the truth and the truth shall set you free.” Sticking with the flag theme, DR’s traditional dish is named . . .Continue reading LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 14 – Dominican Republic
Population: 74,629 National Motto: “Après Bondie C’est La Ter” meaning “After God is the Earth”. Dominica is NOT the Dominican Republic! Pirates of the Caribbean fans – Cannibal Island is Dominica; the bone cages are on Titou Gorge in Morne Trois Pitons National Park; the Indian River became the “Pantano River.” Dominica is home to . . .Continue reading LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 13 – Dominica
Population: 49,059,221 Motto: Libertad y Orden (Liberty and Order) Colombia is home to PINK DOLPHINS! Yes, they are really pink and no one really knows why. They aren’t born pink, but either through abrasions of the skin or to match the river mud, they turn pink. There is an underground functional church made of salt. . . .Continue reading LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 12 – Colombia
Population: 152,379 Motto: No official motto Curacao is home to “The Swinging Old Lady,” the longest pontoon bridge in the world at almost 558 feet. Built in 1888, the Swinging Old Lady is the nickname for the Queen Emma Bridge which floats on 16 pontoon boats and a propeller on each end for opening and . . .Continue reading LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 11 – Curacao
Population: 11,008,112 (largest island in the Caribbean) Motto: Patria o Muerte (Homeland or Death) Cuba is the only island in the Caribbean to have a railway. Launched in the 1830s, Cuba’s railway system is one of the world’s oldest – 2,600 miles of track, which is now being restored. Tiny creatures love Cuba. It is . . .Continue reading LibDEI: Black History Month 2023 Day 10 – Cuba
Population: 38,632 Motto: Vigilate (Be Vigilant) The British Virgin Islands (BVI) have 3 versions of their flag. The blue one is the country’s flag, the red one is found on ships, the third is for the governor. The BVI is actually 4 main islands and many smaller islands – approximately 60, but just 16 are . . .Continue reading LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 9 – British Virgin Islands
Population: 64,309 Motto: He Hath Founded It Upon the Seas The Cayman Islands are made up of three tiny islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brae and Little Cayman. The total area of the three Cayman Islands is about 100 miles, or roughly the size of Washington D.C. If you’re looking for Hell, you’ll find it in . . .Continue reading LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 8 – Cayman Islands
Population: 72,337 Motto: Quo Fata Ferunt, “Whither Fate Carries Us Cahow, the 2nd rarest seabird on the planet breeds ONLY on Nonsuch Island and the surrounding rocks in Bermuda. Each breeding pair produces only 1 egg a year, of which 40% to 50% fail to hatch. The Bermuda Triangle Is massive – somewhere between 440,000 . . .Continue reading LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 7 – Bermuda
Population: 412,387 Belize is home to the “Royal Rat” (a rodent named the Gibnut). Made famous after Queen Elizabeth was served one during a visit to the country. Considered a delicacy it is said to taste similar to rabbit. Belize is home to the largest sinkhole in the world: The Blue Hole is Belize’s most . . .Continue reading LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 6 – Belize
Population: 302,674 Motto: Pride and Industry Singer Rihanna is from Barbados. The artist, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is an ambassador for the country and has even had a street named in her honor: Rihanna Drive. The state of South Carolina has had 3 governors who were Barbadian- Sir John Yeamans (1672-1674], James . . .Continue reading LibDEI: Black HIstory 2023 Day 5 – Barbados