It seems important to us to present to readers the living conditions in which the Haitian population evolves.

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                Haiti is a country rich in history and cultures. Country of colony, it is the only country in the world where the slave revolts succeeded and allowed the establishment of a free and independent country, in 1804.

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             Haiti is also a country of contrast. Island shared with the Dominican Republic, a tropical country, formed by mountain ranges and a long coastline. A country of cyclones and earthquakes, there are many environmental problems.

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            Haiti is also a country with a very low standard of living, overpopulated, under-industrialized where social tensions are high. Coups d'etats alternate with natural disasters. There are many social problems: educational, health, energy, unemployment,…. And made worse by the coronavirus.

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           Haiti has a strong past of slavery, a mixture of African and Indian cultures, with the dominance of French culture, more and more marked by the surrounding countries, the United States and the Latin countries.

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        Haiti is also a country of traditions, voodoo, culture, represented by literature, painting, crafts and music.

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              Haiti is a very endearing country, the population is very welcoming. But it is a country where it is difficult to live and where difficulties arise from all sides. Insecurity reigns supreme, kidnapping brings enormous stress to the desperate population.

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               To better understand, we invite you to read our various articles presenting the country and sociological conditions.