Compare And Contrast Haiti And Suriname
Compare and Contrast Haiti and Suriname in terms of their political structure, their demography and language
The Republic of Haiti (Ayiti), occupies one third of on the Western side of Hispaniola and The Dominican Republic on the Eastern two thirds. Haiti is approximately 27,750 square kilometers and is located 80km to the east of Cuba. Haiti, known as the “World’s First Black Republic”² has a population of 7, 482, 000 people³. The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince and it became an Independent Republic on 1st January, 1804. Haiti was the first independent nation of Latin America and the Caribbean. Haiti was the first republic in the world to be led by an African descent. Haiti is one of two independent nations to speak French as its official language. Suriname, like …show more content…
Suriname is the smallest sovereign state in South America. Suriname however, can be found on the north eastern coast of South America, north of Brazil and east of Guyana. The population of Suriname is approximately 492,829, with an area of 163, 820 square kilometers. The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo. Haiti and Suriname are member states of The Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Haiti became a member in 2002 and Suriname in 1995. These two states have a creole language but Haiti is French creole and Suriname is sranan tongo. The people of Haiti (Haitians) speak French as well as their kweyol. This may have resulted from 1697, when the colony was ceded by France. Suriname, the only Dutch-speaking country in South America has many different dialects but sranan tongo is the most common language which is spoken all over Suriname and used especially in informal settings. Suriname,
The Republic of Haiti (Ayiti), occupies one third of on the Western side of Hispaniola and The Dominican Republic on the Eastern two thirds. Haiti is approximately 27,750 square kilometers and is located 80km to the east of Cuba. Haiti, known as the “World’s First Black Republic”² has a population of 7, 482, 000 people³. The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince and it became an Independent Republic on 1st January, 1804. Haiti was the first independent nation of Latin America and the Caribbean. Haiti was the first republic in the world to be led by an African descent. Haiti is one of two independent nations to speak French as its official language. Suriname, like …show more content…
Suriname is the smallest sovereign state in South America. Suriname however, can be found on the north eastern coast of South America, north of Brazil and east of Guyana. The population of Suriname is approximately 492,829, with an area of 163, 820 square kilometers. The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo. Haiti and Suriname are member states of The Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Haiti became a member in 2002 and Suriname in 1995. These two states have a creole language but Haiti is French creole and Suriname is sranan tongo. The people of Haiti (Haitians) speak French as well as their kweyol. This may have resulted from 1697, when the colony was ceded by France. Suriname, the only Dutch-speaking country in South America has many different dialects but sranan tongo is the most common language which is spoken all over Suriname and used especially in informal settings. Suriname,