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Welcome to Haiti

Welcome to Haiti. Haiti where is it?. History.

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Welcome to Haiti

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  1. Welcome to Haiti

  2. Haiti where is it?

  3. History Haiti was the first black independent republic in the Americas, winning its freedom from France less than 30 years after the USA gained it’s independence. Haiti's history has been one of violence and bloodshed and for almost 200 years the nation was ruled by cruel dictators. By 1994 Haiti was a country with serve economic and social problems with no real prospect of change. Haitians today are still fighting for the freedom and civil liberties they were hoping for when they overthrew the colonial authorities

  4. Geographical Features Haiti consists of two peninsulas, which are separated by the Golfe de la Gonave. The Haitian landscape is characterized by broad bands of towering mountain ranges, interspersed with fertile lowland plains and lakes. Natural resources are limited- most of the country has been forested, the bauxite mining industry has collapsed and the search for oil has been unsuccessful. “The high and rocky mountains on either side of the harbor rose from among noble forests and swept down into luxuriant plains and cultivated fields….” -Christopher Columbus

  5. Religion Religion Roman Catholicism was the only official religion in Haiti for centuries, nevertheless, black Haitian continued to keep alive their religious beliefs and practices handed down from their African ancestors. The official religion of Haiti, voodoo was only recognized in 1987. According to voodoo a zombie feels no pain and suffering and has no capacity for moral judgement, deliberation, and self control

  6. The People of Haiti Haiti's original inhabitants were a peace loving tribe, the Arawaks. These people were driven away by a warlike tribe and Spanish settlers. The population of Haiti today is almost entirely made up of descendents of African slaves brought to Haiti to work on the plantations. Haitian people live a life of poverty, simplicity and when-ever possible celebration. Despite considerable poverty Haitians will seek out a reason to rejoice and whole communities come together to dance and sing as one. “A Haitian could be accurately be described as one who sings and suffers, who toils and laughs, who dances and resigns himself to his fate. With joy in his heart or tears in his eyes he sings.” -Jean Price-Mars

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