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Haiti is the oldest black republic in the world. |
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Population: approximately 7.5 million, almost entirely of African origin
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Employment rate: 30%
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Illiteracy rate: 48% |
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Religion: Catholic 90%, Voodoo 99% |
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Major cities: Port-au-Prince (capital), Cap Haitien, Jacmel, Gonaives
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Languages: French (official), kreyol (most widely spoken) |
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Current government: Elected president |
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Haiti is the poorest country in the western Hempishere. |
