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Haiti in the Caribbean, which occupies the western third of the island of Hispaniola, which is shared with the Dominican Republic. Haiti, the vast plains and plateaus, so Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, a land that suffers from poverty with overpopulation in the cities, people are still suffering from the wounds of the civil war and repression.
Map to study earthquake faults in Haiti
Haiti was one of the richest in the world tourist destinations in the Caribbean, known as the Crown Jewel of the French Empire, Haiti is now home to poverty because of the political instability and the lack of infrastructure for tourism. Is blessed with magnificent mountains of Haiti and the beautiful scenic views, the wonderful and the coast, they are perfect haven for sun and adventure lovers. Beaches in Haiti is full of beautiful things that characterized the experience of a different kind. Haiti boasts distinctive beaches between the palm-fringed beaches near the capital to black sand beaches near Jacmel, it is one of the important cities in Haiti. Reefs and caves are ideal places for scuba diving, which offers an impressive array of scenic underwater.
Haiti geographically located between the North Atlantic and the Caribbean island of Hispaniola in Haiti in the mountain, which is the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea, and covers a total area of 27,750 sq km and shares the island with any other country, including the Dominican Republic. The mountainous terrain which is characterized by small rivers, plains and valleys.
Port-au-Prince, the Haitian capital, which fascinates tourists from all over the world with the stunning Gulf of Gonave, magnificent beaches, and vibrant nightlife, shopping, and there are multiple options for sightseeing. Near the beaches you will find a wide range of water sports and adventure activities, such as swimming, diving, boating, windsurfing and sailing. Here you will find many places between the glory and the culture of Haiti, including Haiti Arts Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the ship Santa Maria and much more.
Petionville is one of the most prosperous areas in Haiti, which lies at the foot of the hill the Pacific, which overlooks the capital. It is home to many restaurants, art galleries, hotels and some of the best attractions because of the Haitian tourism, which is still thriving. They are the best place to enjoy the exciting nightlife.
Haiti kitchen featuring French cooking methods and other Caribbean countries. General kitchen is largely based on rice, beans, corn, millet, mushrooms and potatoes, sauce, onions and herbs.
Classified accommodation in Haiti, villas, hotels and resorts with five-star and four-star and three-star, and most of them are either located in the heart of cities, or close to the beach or the mountains. Almost all the hotels facilities featuring the same level, global services, as well as all types of facilities designed commensurate with the needs of travelers. Most exclusive hotels is the Rancho Hotel and other hotels in Montana, and Wahoo Bay Beach Hotel, Villa coconut.
There are all the features in Haiti, and as one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean, which will earn fame, and become one of the most popular tourist destinations around the world.
Haiti is the smallest part of the island of Hispaniola, the largest archipelago in the Antilles, which shares with the Dominican Republic. Also, Haiti is the third largest country in the Caribbean (after Cuba and the Dominican Republic), with 27,750 square kilometers (10,714 square miles), with an estimated population of about 10.4 million people, less than one million of whom live in the capital, Port-au Prince. French is the official language and the language of Haitian Creole, spoken by almost everyone.
Regional, historical, ethnic and linguistic situation in Haiti is unique for several reasons, because it was originally inhabited by the people native Taíno, and Christopher Columbus was the first European to discover the island during his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. Hight gained independence in 1804, Haiti was the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and the second republic in the Americas, the only nation in the world that was created as a result of a successful slave revolt. Haiti is one of the two independents in the Americas (along with Canada) for the appointment of French as an official language. There are other French-speaking areas.
It includes tourist destinations in Carnival Haiti, which is one of the most popular carnivals in the Caribbean since the government decided to organize this event in a different city each year.
Carnival takes place in the national one of the largest cities in the country (ie Port-au-Prince, Cap Haitien and Les Cayes), followed by Carnival Jacmel also very popular and which will be held a week earlier in February or March.
