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I have written about some
countries in the Caribbean area but will do a few more, the Caribbean is
comprised of 13 independent island nations: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas,
Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts
and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and
Tobago, These nations are recognized for their shared cultural heritage and
location within the Caribbean region. There are 12 dependencies and 7 overseas
territories as well various disputed territories.
This week we will look at Haiti which is a country located in the Caribbean. It shares the island of Hispaniola
with the Dominican Republic, located to its east. While it was once a
plantation colony of France based upon slavery of Africans, Haiti gained its
independence in the year 1804.
The population is 11.77millon, Haiti has two official
languages, Haitian Creole and French, everyone in Haiti speaks
Haitian Creole. Some scholars estimate that approximately 90-95% of the
population is monolingual, speaking Haitian Creole.
The Haitian Gourde (HTG) is
the official currency of Haiti, a nation located on the western part of the
island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean.
Haiti’s capital city is Port-au-Prince, it sits on the Gulf of Gonâve. The Musée du Panthéon National Haïtien honours the nation’s history and founding fathers. The Iron Market, a large 1891 covered bazaar, has produce and handicraft vendors. Nearby is the immense Notre Dame de l'Assomption Cathedral, reduced to a ruin by a 2010 earthquake. Colourful gingerbread-style houses from the turn of the 19th century dot the city.
The Haitian flag is a bicolour flag with two equal
horizontal bands of blue (top) and red (bottom). In the centre, there is a
white rectangle containing the Haitian coat of arms. The coat of arms
includes a palm tree topped with the liberty cap, surrounded by cannons, flags,
and other weaponry. The motto "L'Union Fait La Force"
("Unity Makes Strength") is displayed on a banner below the coat of
arms.
I knew there were a bunch of islands there but never knew there were that many or all the names. You have so many new facts for me. :)
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DeleteInteresting to read about Jo-Anne as we don't hear a lot about these group of islands.
ReplyDeleteNo, not a lot is heard about them which is why I wanted to write about them
DeleteHaving never really left North America (and probably never will), I find it interesting to read about these other countries.
ReplyDeleteI find it interesting to write about them
DeleteSome of the islands have great places to dive. Haiti is not one of them because they seem to have their share of hurricanes. So sad they have lost many of their magnificent buildings.
ReplyDeleteYes it is sad about the buildings I am not into diving so didn't know it had good dive locations
DeleteI had forgotten how many islands comprised the area!!!
ReplyDeleteThere are more then I realised
DeleteFascinating and informative post about this place. Thank you so much for sharing 😊 ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading and commenting
DeleteHaiti may be a beautiful place, but I believe there's lots of government corruption. Enjoyed the info, Jo-Anne!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be surprised if there is a lot of corruption
DeleteI often pray for Haiti. I really believe all their voodoo has brought a fearful judgment on them.
ReplyDeleteYeah when I think of Haiti I think of voodoo
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