Haiti is situated in the west of the country of Dominican Republic. It lies between the North Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Haiti is the 3rd largest country in the Caribbean region. You are sure to enjoy your trip to Haiti.
Geography of Haiti
Haiti is mainly mountainous, with small plains and river valleys. Artibonite is the longest river, while Etang Saumâtre is the largest lake. Pic la Selle is the country's lowest elevation point and is 2,680 meters high. Plaine de l'Artibonite is the most fertile part of Haiti. A few other facts about Haiti are:
- Climate: The climate of Haiti is tropical.
- Natural resources: Copper, bauxite, marble, gold, calcium carbonate and hydropower.
History of Haiti
There are several stages in the history of Haiti. These are:
- The Colonization Period: This period saw the colonization of the country by the Spanish and French.
- Revolution Period: This period saw the slave rebellion of 1791, and the leadership of Toussaint Louverture.
- Independence of Haiti
- Occupation by the US (1915 to 1934)
- Period of the Duvaliers (François Duvalier: 1957-71 and Jean-Claude Duvalier: 1971-86)
- Period of Aristide
Culture of Haiti
The culture of Haiti is rich. Roman Catholicism is the official state religion. 80-85% of the inhabitants of the country follow this religion and 15-20% follow the Protestant faith.
The music of Haiti which is Kompa, is vibrant and has some similarity with the music of Cuba. The musical instruments of modern guitars, African drumming and saxophones are used to produce the music of Kompa.
French cuisine influences the cuisine of this country. This is especially seen in the methods of preparation and ingredients used in Haiti delicacies. The cuisine of Haiti is also influenced by Taino and African cuisine, especially in the staples like maize, yam and cassava.
Haiti Tourist Destinations
Some of the tourist destinations which are a must visit on your tour to the country are:
- Cap-Haitien
- Miragoane
- Port-au-Prince
- Carrefour
- Hinche
- Petionville
- Jacmel
- Port-de-Paix
- Leogane
- Petit Goave
- Mole Saint-Nicolas
So, if you are planning for a trip to Haiti, be sure to visit these tourist destinations, or try out the cuisine of the land. The music is sure to captivate you, while the Etang Saumâtre is a must see on your tour to the land.
Online information on Haiti is provided by travel.mapsofworld.
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