Haiti Researched via: Student Name: shanelle greenidge Date: 5/28/10
Where is Haiti located? it occupies the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelagoHispaniola Greater Antillean
Flag, Motto, Anthem: The flag is divided into two horizontal rectangles. The top half is blue and the bottom is red. Since 1843 the flag for official and state use has had the coat of arms of Haiti on a white panel in the center. The coat of arms depicts a trophy of weapons ready to defend freedom, and a royal palm for independence. The palm is topped by the Cap of Liberty. The national motto is on a white scroll reading L'Union Fait La Force ("Unity Makes Strength"). The civil flag and ensign lacks the emblem.[rectanglesblue redcoat of arms of Haiticivil flag and ensign
Sports: Soccer, boxing, and wrestling
Government and Politics: By most economic measures, Haiti is the poorest country in the Americas. It had a nominal GDP of billion USD in 2009, with a GDP per capita of 790 USD, about $2 per person per day nominal GDP
Famous people/role model: Garcelle Beauvais, Jason DeRulo, Flo Rida, Jimmy OGarcelle Beauvais
What do you like the most about Haiti? The food