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Haiti

Haiti. Allegra Wall French 1 October 5. Quick Facts. Full name: Republic of Haiti Population: 10.2 million Capital: Port-au-Prince Major languages: Creole, French Religion Christianity President: Michel Martelly Independence day is January 1 st

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Haiti

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  1. Haiti Allegra Wall French 1 October 5

  2. Quick Facts • Full name: Republic of Haiti • Population: 10.2 million • Capital: Port-au-Prince • Major languages: Creole, French • Religion Christianity • President: Michel Martelly • Independence day is January 1st • The population is made up of 95% black people and 5% mulatto people.

  3. What does it mean? Haiti means Land of the Mountains.

  4. Disadvantages Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere. It relies on the US for many of its exports.

  5. What does the flag mean? The two colors represent the black and mulattoe population. The motto is L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE which means Union makes strength.

  6. Military • Coast Guard • Haitian Armed Forces • Army • Navy • Air Force There are more women in the Military then men. You can only join the military if you are between the ages of 16 and 49.

  7. Similarity to French. Creole French Bonsoir-Good Evening Comment allez-vous?-How are you? Oui-yes Non-no S’il vous plaÎt -please De rien -You’re welcome Ce n’est pas grave.-Its no problem. Excusez-moi -Excuse me Je suis désole.-I’m sorry Bonjou! - Good morning! Bonswa! - Good afternoon!/Evening! Komon ou ye? - How are you? Wi - Yes Non – No Souple - Please Merite - You're welcome Pa gen pwoblem - No problem Eskize mwen - Excuse me Mwen regret sa - I'm sorry

  8. Why do they speak French? Columbus found Haiti on December 6, 1492. Haiti had fell to Spanish rule and then it was one by a French colonist and it became the French colony of Saint Dominique in 1697. They finally got their independence on January 1st 1804.

  9. Haitian Food Haitian Foods

  10. Mulatto people Haitian people Creole people

  11. Haitian Vacation Spots

  12. Haitian Homes

  13. Resources • Google images • Cia.gov • Wikipedia

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