Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   His·pan·io·la

   /ˌhispənˈyōlə/

   

   • 1. an island in the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean Sea, divided into the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. After its European discovery by Columbus in 1492, Hispaniola was colonized by the Spaniards, who ceded the western part (now Haiti) to France in 1697.

   Scrabble Points: 15

   • H

     4

   • I

     1

   • S

     1

   • P

     3

   • A

     1

   • N

     1

   • I

     1

   • O

     1

   • L

     1

   • A

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HispaniolaHispaniola - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hispaniola

   • Cached

   Hispaniola (/ ˌ h ɪ s p ə n ˈ j oʊ l ə /, [3] [4] [5] also UK: /-p æ n ˈ-/) [6] [7] [8] [9] is an island in the Caribbean that is part of the Greater Antilles. Hispaniola is the most populous island in the West Indies, and the region's second largest in area, after the island of Cuba.

3. www.britannica.com › place › HispaniolaHispaniola | Geography, History, & Facts | Britannica

   www.britannica.com › place › Hispaniola

   • Cached

   Aug 16, 2024 · Hispaniola, second largest island of the West Indies, lying within the Greater Antilles, in the Caribbean Sea. It is divided politically into the Republic of Haiti (west) and the Dominican Republic (east).

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

4. Images

   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 

   View all

5. www.worldatlas.com › islands › hispaniolaHispaniola - WorldAtlas

   www.worldatlas.com › islands › hispaniola

   • Cached

   Apr 27, 2021 · Hispaniola is the second-largest and most populous island in the Caribbean Sea, divided between the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Learn about its mountain ranges, rivers, wildlife, and colonial past from WorldAtlas.

   • Author: Diptarka Ghosh

6. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › HispaniolaHispaniola - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

   simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hispaniola

   • Cached

   Hispaniola is the second largest and most populous island in the Caribbean Sea. It is divided into two countries, Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and has a rich history of pre-Columbian, colonial and modern times.

7. www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › HispaniolaHispaniola - New World Encyclopedia

   www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › Hispaniola

   • Cached

   Hispaniola, originally known as Española, is the second largest island in the West Indies, lying within the Greater Antilles. It is politically divided into the Republic of Haiti in the west and the Dominican Republic in the east.

8. People also ask

   How big is Hispaniola island?

   • Hispaniola Island map. Hispaniola is about 650 km in length and has a maximum width of 241 km. There are five principal mountain ranges on the island beginning with the Cordillera Central or the Central Range which spans across the heart of Hispaniola Island. The Cordillera Central is also referred to as Massif du Nord in Haiti.

   Hispaniola - WorldAtlas

   www.worldatlas.com/islands/hispaniola.html

   See all results for this question

   Where is Hispaniola located?

   • Hispaniola ( / ˌhɪspənˈjoʊlə /, [ 3][ 4][ 5] also UK: /- pænˈ -/) [ 6][ 7][ 8][ 9] is an island in the Caribbean that is part of the Greater Antilles. Hispaniola is the most populous island in the West Indies, and the region's second largest in area, after the island of Cuba.

   Hispaniola - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispaniola

   See all results for this question

   Why is it called Hispaniola?

   • Because the book of Anghiera was translated into English very soon, the name Hispaniola is the most used in English-speaking countries and in scientific works. For centuries, other names were used for the island. The most common were Santo Domingo Island (the Dominican constitution still uses that name) and Haiti .

   Hispaniola - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

   simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispaniola

   See all results for this question

   Is Hispaniola a Caribbean island?

   • Covering a total area of about 76,192 km 2, Hispaniola is the second-largest and the most populous island in the Caribbean region. The eastern portion of Hispaniola (about 48,445 km 2) is occupied by the Dominican Republic, whereas the western portion of the island (about, 27,750 km 2) is occupied by the Republic of Haiti.

   Hispaniola - WorldAtlas

   www.worldatlas.com/islands/hispaniola.html

   See all results for this question

9. www.encyclopedia.com › hispaniolaHispaniola - Encyclopedia.com

   www.encyclopedia.com › hispaniola

   • Cached

   May 14, 2018 · Hispaniola is the second-largest island in the West Indies, discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492. It is divided into Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and has a mountainous, agricultural region with a subtropical climate.

10. www.cnn.com › interactive › 2016A brief history of Hispaniola - CNN

    www.cnn.com › interactive › 2016

    Haiti and the Dominican Republic share the island of Hispaniola. Their intertwined histories are rich and complex, heroic at turns and contemptible at others. Click through the timeline to learn...