HISTORIX 2004 Dominican Republic Map Poster - 18x24 Inch Dominican Republic Wall Art - Dominican Wall Decor - Dominican Poster - Dominican Republic Map Art - Dominican Wall Art (2 Size)

Published in the same year as the re-election victory for President Leonel Fernandez and the historic floods, which were the result of two weeks of heavy rainfall over the island nation. The Dominican Republic shares a border with Haiti on the larger Caribbean Island of Hispaniola and has a rich history since Columbus’ landing in 1492. The first settlement in the so-called New World was in the Dominican Republic with Columbus’ brother’s establishment of Santo Domingo. Santo Domingo became the springboard for the Spanish exploration of the Americas while the island itself saw a boom in mining after the discovery of gold. The Dominican Republic holds the ninth-largest economy in Latin America and is the largest economy in the Caribbean Island region. The CIA started producing maps in 1941, and the distinctive aesthetic is consistent for their productions across the globe. The geo-political information and boundaries presented by these maps are utilized by American Intelligence organizations to analyze geodata for maximum understanding of different global regions. This depiction was created in 2004 before the CIA shifted its cartographical concerns towards digitized publications and stands as a testament to the rich history of CIA mapmaking. The period from 2000 to 2010 was the last of CIA producing maps for print, making this an authentic piece of American cartographical history. During this time, the Dominican Republic was working towards greater economic prosperity and development while maintaining its status in the Caribbean and exporting a rich culture and history. Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. Shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube your print will arrive ready to be framed. This eye-catching map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery.