It is a multi-cultural country which is the result of numerous international and specific indigenous influences from the past and present times. In the modern cultural times, there is a manifestation and influence of the rich historical background of the island. This further helps in creating  an identity of the region which is a amalgamation of different cultures like the  Taínos who were the Native Indians, the Africans, the Americans, the Spanish, the Latinos, the Caribbean’s and also some other influences.