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Mary's SS Project
Country: Haiti Name: Mary Gray
Teacher: Ms. Beacham
Due Date: April 12, 2013
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Haiti
Haiti is a part of the 2nd largest island of the Caribbean and is one-third on Hispaniola.
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Haiti's Landscape
Colonized by the French in 1697, Haiti became one of the richest countries in the Caribbean.
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Haiti's Landscape
Now, Haiti's soil has suffered intense erosion, DE-forestation, and overuse which took away all the nutrients.
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Haiti's Landscape
Haiti's soil is now good for growing: Mango, Avocado, Guava, Coconut palm, Orange, Bamboo, and Banana.
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Haiti's Culture
Haiti's culture is creole too. A combination of French, African, and West Indian Cultures.
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Haiti's People
About 90% of the people in Haiti are descendants
Of black African slaves; Most of the remainder are Mulattoes.( a person mixed with with black & white descendants)
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Haiti's people
Many Haitian families make a living from substance farming. They produce just enough food to feed one family.
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Haiti's Religion
Roman Catholicism is the official religion of Haiti, but Voodoo maybe considered the countries National religion. The majority of the Haitians believe ans practice some aspects of Voodoo.
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Haiti's Cuisine
Throughout it's history, several foreign countries gained control of Haiti, Introducing new food & ideas from their land, which affected the food they eat.
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Haiti's Dialect
The official language of Haiti is french, and many Haitians also speak Creole at home. Creole is based on French and African Languages.
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Haiti's Literacy
Most Haitians haven't had the opportunity to learn to read & write. But now, Haitians realize the importance of Ed. & more children are learning
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Haiti's life Expectancy
The life expectancy in Haiti is about 49years. Now, people are making an effort in teaching new mothers how to care for the babies to increase life expectancy.
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Haiti's Economy
Under the 1987 constitution, executive power is used in a President, who is directly elected to a 5 year term.
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Haiti's Independence
Haiti gained it's independence in 1864, but, years of political problems have made Haiti one of the most poorest countries in the world.
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Haiti's Flag
Haiti's flag is Blue & Red with cannons, and a tree and other things on it.
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Haiti's Resources
In the early 1990's, Haiti already built about 82,000 telephones, 3 million roads, and 25,000 televisions. They also use Hydroelectricity.
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Haiti's Earthquake
On January 12th, 2010, the Caribbean nation of Haiti was rocketed by a massive earthquake. Although it lasted only a minute, it destroyed the entire city.
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Haiti's Earthquake
The earthquake caused a lot of damage, and many people were injured and even killed.
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Haiti's Earthquake
Lots of volunteers and supplies were sent to help Haiti. Shelter, food, water, and first aid were there when they needed it.
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