Mary's SS Project

Country: Haiti Name: Mary Gray

Teacher: Ms. Beacham

Due Date: April 12, 2013

Haiti

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

Haiti's Landscape

Colonized by the French in 1697, Haiti became one of the richest countries in the Caribbean.

Haiti's Landscape

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

Haiti's Landscape

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

Haiti's Culture

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

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)

Haiti's people

Many Haitian families make a living from substance farming. They produce just enough food to feed one family.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Haiti's Economy

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

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.

Haiti's Flag

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

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.

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.

Haiti's Earthquake

The earthquake caused a lot of damage, and many people were injured and even killed.

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.