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The Republic of Haiti occupies the western third of the island
of Hispanola. Haitian
Creole is the language spoken by 85 percent of its inhabitants.
This dialect has evolved from French into a distinct language
of its own. The other 15 percent typically speak
Creole and French.
Haiti is an Indian word meaning "high ground", appropriate for this island because it is the Caribbean’s most mountainous country. Except for a few small, mainly coastal plains and the central Artibonite River valley, the entire country is a mass of ranges. The highest peak is the 2,674 meter "La Selle", which is Southeast of the capital city, Port Au Prince. Little remains of Haiti’s once luxuriant forest cover, cut down for fuel or to make way for farming. With soil |
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erosion and desertification far advanced, Haiti is an ecological disaster. The main regions still regularly receiving abundant rainfall are the
Southwest peninsula and the Eastern two thirds of the Northern seaboard. Haiti has two rainy seasons: April-May and September-October. Haitians have a culture that is a unique mixture of African and French influences. Haiti was a French colony until 1804 when, fired by the example of the French Revolution, the black slaves revolted and proclaimed the world’s first black republic. Despite this early success, nowhere else in the Caribbean do African cults, particularly voodoo, play such a part in everyday life. The country is desperately poor and the standard of living is the lowest in the Americas. According to UNICEF, the literacy rate is only 45 percent, while only 20 percent of children reach secondary school. Average yearly income for Haitians is approximately $1,600 per year. |
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If you are planning a trip to Haiti, you may want to visit here for some tips. The CIA Factbook is a comprehensive guide to travel. Whether you are traveling to Central America, Europe or Asia - it is an excellent resource. For more information, click here to go to the US Government site on Haiti
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