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Haiti. General Information. Culture Haitian Main Language Creole “Sak Pase” Currency Gourde ($1=40 gourde) Food Rice, goat, chicken Traditions Carnival Blend of African, West Indian, and French. What do you know?. 80% unemployment rate The average Haitian makes $1/day
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General Information • Culture • Haitian • Main Language • Creole “Sak Pase” • Currency • Gourde ($1=40 gourde) • Food • Rice, goat, chicken • Traditions • Carnival • Blend of African, West Indian, and French
What do you know? • 80% unemployment rate • The average Haitian makes $1/day • No running water • Many people have to walk 2 miles to get clean water • No electricity • No lights, no fans, & no refrigerators • Lack of health care • Families must pay for school
Why so many problems? • Geography • History • Government • Economy • Culture