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From July to August the country's territory is often exposed
to tropical cyclones. During this period of strong rains, storms, squalls and pressure differences are quite common. Wind gusts reach enormous speeds, and often a few days falls monthly rainfall. The approximation of the cyclone
warning message radio and television. It is recommended to listen carefully to the advice on how to behave during the passage of the cyclone, which also broadcast in the media.
The insolation level is very high — recommended protective
creams and light clothing. Certain Hazardous are regular outbreaks of conjunctivitis, which though easily treated, but still delivers in terms of the
local climate a lot of inconvenience. Parts and stomach ailments.
Dominicans are very good-natured and friendly, but speak
only Spanish or English, with mixed liberally in speech idiom of different
languages, including local dialects. The temperament of the locals rather
peculiar — usually calm and sedate people can often show «violent temper» — in the case of some exciting events for them any, even the most ordinary statement
begins accompanied by abundant gesticulation and a flood of words. But this is
external surroundings, no more.
Dominicans almost never refer to each other «you», but familiarly relationships are possible only between familiar with each other
people. Curiosity locals have become proverbial. A characteristic feature of the Dominicans — extreme slowness. Even saying «momentito» Any Dominican
unlikely to quickly fulfill his promise, and may not perform at all.
Dominicans are crazy on business cards — at the slightest
opportunity they will hand over their cards, so please do not hesitate to own
and give them the right and left.
In the country is permitted free storage and carrying short
firearms therefore meet in the street can be well-armed men everywhere. But it
is rather the trappings — the use of weapons on the streets are extremely rare (with the exception of slums inhabited by refugees from Haiti).
In the country's tourism sector perfectly developed — this is a place rich by hotels in the Caribbean. Service level is also quite high —
The hotel is in good condition, the food and service at a high level, most of
the hotels have their own beaches and small parks, many water sports and activities are free of charge. Most of the beaches are clean and are cleaned
regularly, but it is not recommended to swim in some areas around the capital
because of the abundance of debris.
On the most beaches any sharks or other dangerous marine
life there, as they are separated from the ocean by coral reefs. In the open
sea swimming is dangerous, because the nature of coastal currents rapid enough
number coasts framed by underwater rocks and sea creatures are dangerous for the unprepared swimmer. It is recommended to use bottled water for drinking and for brushing teeth and making ice — specially purified or boiled. Mineral water
«Venus», «Orbis», «Crystal» (necessarily in their original packaging !!) and absolutely safe. Only use the ice for cooking which is purified water. Milk should be drunk only pasteurized. Meat and fish should be subject to mandatory
heat treatment. Vegetables must also be thoroughly cleaned and fruits is better
to eat peeled. Products from the market should be used with extreme
caution.
By the clothes virtually any requirement is not imposed, the only exception — the church, the casino and some restaurants and discos are not
allowed visitors in short shorts and a sleeveless blouse. In other cases,
neither the appearance nor the manners guest surprise nobody.
The address system is quite complicated. Most often in the
addresses specified street corners, not the house number, or the name of the
two streets, between which is required.
In the country still use multiple measurements systems, for example, as a measure of weight used ounce libre and pound, gasoline, motor oil and most of the liquid is measured in US gallons, distances are measured in kilometers, the length — in the yards, and the area is measured in " tareas
«(624 sq. m.), so it is not surprising confused. On the markets sellers often
use their measure of weight and length, so please produce Central, otherwise
there may be excesses. Fruit is sold by the piece, the price depends on the
size, not weight.
Voltage 110V, 60Hz. flat sockets, American standard plug. To connect the electrical adapter is required (usually sold in the hotel shops).
Quite often there are interruptions in the supply of electricity, but most
high-end hotels have their own generators.
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