3. Like the United States has states Haiti has departments. There are ten departments each with their own capital. Haiti capital Port Au Prince
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5. Haiti has several areas of plains and mountain ranges dividing the country. The highest point in Haiti is the Pic La Selle which is 8,793 feet above sea level. Haiti's beautiful waterfront Pic La Selle
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8. 80-85% of Haitians are of predominantly West African descent and the hispanic residents that do live there are mostly Cuban and Dominican.
9. Over half of the population is made up of woman, and over one third of the population is 15 or under. The life expectancy in Haiti is about 62 years old compared to the 78 years of an average American. A young woman waits to be seen at a medical clinic and a young girl begging for food.
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11. Because of the significant differences is Roman Catholicism and Vodouism many of the staunch Roman Catholics deny that so many practice Vodou. Although some do practice both. The oldest Catholic church in Haiti
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14. Haiti is the only country to be founded because of a slave revolt.
15. Haiti was divided into North and South regions and ruled separately In 1821 Haiti was joined together the two regions to form one united country.