HAITI
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Republic of Haiti
Capital Port-au-Prince
Largest City Port-au-Prince
Land Area 10,714 mi2
Population
- Total 9,880,000
- Density 928.0 people/mi2
- Growth 1.44% per year
- Children 38.08%
- Adult 58.51%
- Elderly 3.417%
Bordering Countries
Dominican Republic
* Statistics by Wolfram|Alpha. "Christianity" is used in the statistical sense and includes Catholics, Protestants, and true Christians.
Listing in Haiti
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Haiti is a Caribbean country. It occupies the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Ayiti (land of high mountains) was the indigenous Taino or Amerindian name for the island. The country's highest point is Pic la Selle, at 8,793 feet. The total area of Haiti is 10,714 square miles and its capital is Port-au-Prince. Haitian Creole and French are the official languages.
Haiti's regional, historical, and ethno-linguistic position is unique for several reasons. It was the first independent nation in Latin America and the first black-led republic in the world when it gained independence as part of a successful slave revolution in 1804. Despite having common cultural links with its Hispano-Caribbean neighbors, Haiti is the only predominantly Francophone independent nation in the Americas. It is one of only two independent nations in the Americas (along with Canada) that designate French as an official language; the other French-speaking areas are all overseas departments, or collectivities, of France.
Haiti is the poorest country in the Americas as per the Human Development Index. It has experienced political violence throughout its history. Most recently, in February 2004, an armed rebellion forced the resignation and exile of previous President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, and a provisional government took control with security provided by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Rene Preval, the current president, was elected in the Haitian general election, 2006.
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti and devastated Port-au-Prince on January 12, 2010. Although the exact number was difficult to determine, the highest unbiased source estimated 220,000 people were killed. Haitian government sources were higher. The Presidential palace, Parliament and many other important structures were destroyed, along with countless homes and businesses, leaving many homeless. Due to its severity the country has yet to recover from this and subsequent disasters.
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Evangelical Baptist Church Of Gir...
Predestin P. Herard
Rue Chavannes Prolonge Impasse Pau Baptist #11
Petion Ville, Haiti
(509) 761-0501
