 Haiti — (hā´tē) |
About The People
Did You Know...... Haiti is the name given to the land by the former Taino-Arawak peoples, an indigenous group who orig »» More
Fashion... Casual warm weather clothing is traditional in Haiti. Western Style clothing is worn in Urban areas. »» More
Socializing... Haitians are friendly, generous and proud of their history and culture. »» More
Family... Haitian society is matriarchal, especially where child-rearing and family life is concerned. Haitian »» More
Sports & Recreation... Soccer is the national sport of Haiti. Cockfighting is also popular.
In the Haitian streets you »» More
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Haiti History
Since the signing of the Treaty of Ryswick between the
kingdoms of Spain and France in 1697, the island of
Hispaniola
(La Isla Española) has played host to two separate and
distinct
societies that we now know as the nations of Haiti and the
Dominican Republic. At first encounter, and without the
benefit
of historical background and context, most students or
observers
find it incongruous that two such disparate nations--one
speaking
French and Creole, the other Spanish--should coexist
within such
limited confines. When viewed in light of the bitter
struggle
among European colonial powers for wealth and influence
both on
the continent and in the New World, however, the
phenomenon
becomes »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Port-au-Prince »» History of Port-au-Prince
Population: 9,035,536
GDP: $11,590,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 27,750 (sq km) 10,714 (sq mi)
Currency: gourde
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