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NALs

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(This thread is meant for odd facts about DR to be posted by all members. If any of you know any odd little known facts, post them here. Please, keep this on the positive side and if you plan to post, post in a question format, that way it goes with the title of the thread, thanks).

The national zoo in Santo Domingo is 68 acres larger than New York City's Bronx Zoo?

The Faro A Colon is the largest mausoleum/lighthouse in the world?

The Malecon Center towers are the tallest in the Caribbean?

The Duarte Bridge with 54 years is hte oldest suspesion bridge in the Caribbean?

The double gothic window on the northern facade of Casa de Tostado is the only one of it's kind the Americas?

The Catedral Santa Maria la Menor inagurated in 1542 is the oldest Catholic cathedral in the Americas?

The Casa de Francia is actually in the former residence of Hernando Cortez?

The Autonomous University of Santo Domingo is the oldest university in the Americas?

The Fray Anton de Montesinos monument was a gift from Mexico?