Heres my project on Hait! Enjoy! :)

1. Mary's SS Project
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Country: Haiti
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Name: Mary Gray
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Teacher: Ms. Beacham
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Due Date: April 12, 2013

3. Haiti
Haiti is a part of the 2nd largest island of the
Caribbean and is one-third on Hispaniola.

4. Haiti's Landscape
Colonized by the French in 1697, Haiti became
one of the richest countries in the Caribbean.

5. Haiti's Landscape
Now, Haiti's soil has suffered intense erosion, DE-
forestation, and overuse which took away all the
nutrients.

6. Haiti's Landscape
Haiti's soil is now good for growing: Mango,
Avocado, Guava, Coconut palm, Orange,
Bamboo, and Banana.

7. Haiti's Culture
Haiti's culture is creole too. A combination of
French, African, and West Indian Cultures.

8. 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)

9. Haiti's people
Many Haitian families make a living from
substance farming. They produce just enough
food to feed one family.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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.

15. Haiti's Economy
Under the 1987 constitution, executive power is
used in a President, who is directly elected to a
5 year term.

16. 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.

17. Haiti's Flag
Haiti's flag is Blue & Red with cannons, and a tree
and other things on it.

18. 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.

20. 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.

21. Haiti's Earthquake
The earthquake caused a lot of damage, and
many people were injured and even killed.

22. 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.