Today Around the World is The Dominican Republic! The Dominican Republic is another one of the 13 Caribbean countries and is most known for its beautiful beaches, coconuts, resorts, and much more. The National Dish of this Caribbean country is The Bandera Dominican La Bandera ( Pronounced Ban-De-Ra Duh-Min-Nah-Cin La Ban-De-Ra ) which is made up of white rice, chicken/steak, and red beans. You can also add tostones, Green Salad, or Avocado. Come back for more Around the World!