According to legend, the border separating the two parts of the island was settled by a walking race between a Dutchman and a Frenchman - perhaps the Frenchman had longer legs?
Revista del Instituto del Tabaco de la República Dominicana

According to legend, the border separating the two parts of the island was settled by a walking race between a Dutchman and a Frenchman - perhaps the Frenchman had longer legs?