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COLUMBUS MEMORIAL LIGHT
To be erected on the coast of the Dominican Republic, near
the city of Santo Domingo, from plans submitted by J. L.
Gleave, of England, in a world-wide architectural competi-
ton. Endorsed by the Pan American Conferences and the
League of Nations, the Memorial will be erected through
the contributions of the Governments and peoples of all the
world. The Monument will be 1400 ft. long and 120 t. high.
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC EXHIBIT AT A CENTURY OF PROGRESS, CHICAGO, 1933-REPLICA OF COLUMBUS MEMORIAL LIGHT
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THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
occupies the greater part of the island
formerly referred to as Hispaniola,
which was the scene of the first
European settlement in the New
World, having been discovered by
Columbus on December 5, 1492. The
republic occupies an area of 19,325
square miles, with a population of
1,342,752. The government is demo-
cratic and representative in form.
The President is General Rafael Leon-
idas Trujillo Molina, who is actively
promoting the peace and progress of
the nation. Principal products are
sugar, cacao, tobacco, coffee, corn,
fruit and fine woods.
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