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Kristah Nowell

May 2,2011

Where is Haiti located?

• the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic.

Flag, Motto, Anthem:

• Motto: "L'Union Fait La Force 

• For our country For the flag,For our countryTo die is a fine thing!Our past cries out to us:Have a strong soul!To die is a fine thing,For the flag,For our country.

• For our forefathers,United let us march.Let there be no traitors in our ranks!Let us be masters of our soil.United let us marchFor our country,For our forefathers.

• For our forebears,For our country,Oh God of the valiant!Take our rights and our life Under your infinite protection, Oh God of the valiant!For our forebears,For our country.

Sports:

• Soccer is the most popular sport in Haiti. Basketball is growing in popularity. Hundreds of small football clubs compete at the local level.

Government and Politics:

• The government of Haiti is a semi-presidential republic, a multiparty system wherein the President of Haiti is head of state elected directly by popular elections.

• The Prime Minister acts as head of government and is appointed by the President, chosen from the majority party in the National Assembly.

Famous people/role model:

• Garcelle Beauvais• Wyclef Jean• Jimmy Jean-Louis

What do you like the most about Haiti?

• I like the people, the culture and food of Haiti the most