Where did Santo Domingo get its name?

Santo Domingo is the capitol city of the Dominican Republic. Dating from 1496, when the Spanish settled on the island, and officially from 5 August 1498, Santo Domingo became the oldest European city in the Americas. read more

The word "dominican" is a demonym which mean "from Santo Domingo", which is the name of the island and main city, and come from the priest order of "dominicus" (Catholic church). And yes, the name sounds weird and senseless when pronounced without "Republic". read more

Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. It is situated on the southeast coast of the island of Hispaniola, at the mouth of the Ozama River, and is the oldest permanent city established by Europeans in the Western Hemisphere. The city is also the seat of the oldest Roman Catholic archbishopric in the Americas. read more