Exports are heavily dependent on the us market and a. Because of the mild climate and abundance of wildlife in the area, settlement around cartagena goes back to 7000 b. It is an impressive book that gives a great deal of information arranged by countries of the world. In the late 18th century, haiti s nearly half million slaves revolted under toussaint louverture and after a prolonged struggle, became the first black republic to declare its independence in 1804. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of haiti economy 2018 information contained here. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of haiti economy 2009 information contained here. Nov 22, 2016 this is called the cia world factbook 2017. Feb 22, 2012 pages in category cia world fact book the following 200 pages are in this category, out of 263 total. The french colony, based on forestry and sugarrelated industries, became one of the wealthiest in the caribbean but only through the heavy importation of african slaves and considerable environmental degradation.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about haiti government 2018 should be addressed to the cia. The world factbook simple english wikipedia, the free. Haiti the world factbook central intelligence agency. Haiti is one of poorest countries in the western hemisphere. Jan 12, 2010 eighty percent of residents live in poverty, according to the cia world factbook. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of haiti government 2015 information contained here. The online factbook is updated periodically throughout the year. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about haiti economy 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Cia world fact book, 2004guyana wikisource, the free. It should really have the title cia world factbook 2016. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of haiti 20 information contained here. It provides current data for more than 250 countries and territories, fromafghanistan to zimbabwe. Country commercial guide bureau of economic analysis bureau of labor statistics cia world factbook haiti investment. The information regarding haiti on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.
In 2005, haiti paid its arrears to the world bank, paving the way for reengagement with the bank. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of haiti 2020 information contained here. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about haiti people 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Haiti has been plagued by political violence for most of its history. Haiti from the book the cias greatest hits by mark zepezauer us troops invaded haiti five times, once staying for almost twenty years 191535. The information regarding haiti on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence.
After a prolonged struggle, haiti became the first postcolonial blackled nation in the world, declaring its independence in 1804. The information regarding haiti on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. For additional and more current information on leadership in selected foreign countries, see chiefs of state. Central america haiti the world factbook central intelligence. The cia world factbook with global information on geography, people, governments, economies, communications, transportation, the military, and international issues. A wall map version of each map above was published on paper by the united states government printing office gpo at a scale of 1.
Trade remains a weak contributor to haitis economy. Cia the world factbook haiti central intelligence agency. Cia world fact book, 2004haiti wikisource, the free online library. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about haiti economy 2009 should be addressed to the cia. Apr, 2012 cia world fact book, 2004dominican republic. Eighty percent of residents live in poverty, according to the cia world factbook. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of haiti people 2015 information contained here. According to recent estimates by the cia world factbook and pew research center, between 55 and 60% of haitians are catholics.
Factbook photos obtained from a variety of sources are in the public domain. H cia world factbook the best country factbook available. Comments and queries are welcome and may be addressed to. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. However, in my humble opinion it is seriously mistitled. In the early 17th century, the french established a presence on hispaniola, and in 1697, spain ceded to the french the western third of the island, which later became haiti. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. In a speech in the capital of portauprince, he criticized the government of jeanclaude duvalier. The official print version is available from the government printing office. The citys colonial walled section and fortress have been designated a unesco world heritage site.
It is the poorest country in the western hemisphere. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. Oct 22, 2019 central intelligence agency the world factbook 1990 the world factbook is produced annually by the central intelligence agency for the use of united states government officials, and the style, format, coverage, and content are designed to meet their specific requirements. Bureau of labor statistics cia world factbook haiti investment climate statement usa. Haiti is one of the most densely populated and least developed countries in the western hemisphere. Haiti is a free market economy with low labor costs and tarifffree access to the us for many of its exports. Haiti suffers from higher inflation than similar lowincome countries, a lack of investment due to insecurity and limited infrastructure, and a severe trade deficit. The french colony, based on forestry and sugarrelated industries, became one of the wealthiest in the caribbean, but only through the heavy importation of african slaves and considerable environmental degradation. Twofifths of all haitians depend on the agricultural sector, mainly smallscale subsistence farming. In 1697, spain ceded to the french the western third of the island, which later became haiti. These wall maps were folded and accompanied the cia world factbook when purchased directly from gpo. The caribbean island of hispaniola, jointly occupied by haiti and the dominican republic, dominates this space station view of the earth. Currently the poorest country in the western hemisphere, with close to 60% of the population living under the national poverty line, haitis gdp growth rose to 5.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about haiti 20 should be addressed to the cia. Haiti cia world factbook the best country factbook. Cia world fact book, 2004dominican republic wikisource. The native arawak amerindians who inhabited the island of hispaniola when it was discovered by columbus in 1492 were virtually annihilated by spanish settlers within 25 years. Media in category cia world factbook maps of haiti the following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about haiti 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Issn 155383 for additional information on government leaders in selected foreign countries, go to world leaders. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about haiti government 2015 should be addressed to the cia.
The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of haiti 2018 information contained here. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. The world factbook, produced annually by the cia, has become the ultimate authoritative source of information on all the nations of the world. Cia the world factbook references flags of the world. The information regarding haiti on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The cia world factbook still doesnt have data about this issue for this country or territory. Following legislative elections in may 2000, fraught with irregularities, international donors including the us and eu suspended almost all aid to haiti. The world factbook 2004 printed version provides a snapshot of the world as of 1 january, 2004. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers.
The world factbook countrylocation photo gallery modal. Haiti the world fact book cia sciagovlibrarypublicationsthe world from ant 160 at university of kentucky. The information regarding haiti on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. Haiti, with its northern and southern pincerlike peninsulas, takes up the western third of the island, while the dominican republic occupies the triangular eastern twothirds. Currently the poorest country in the western hemisphere, haiti has experienced political instability for most of its history. Haiti from the book the cias greatest hits by mark zepezauer. Haiti is a source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children subjected to forced labor and sex trafficking.
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