I. Introduction Caribbean Area 2‚754‚000 km2 (1‚063‚000 sq mi) Land area 239‚681 km2 (92‚541 sq mi) Population (2009) 39‚169‚962 Density 151.5 /km2 Ethnic groups Afro-Caribbean‚ European‚ Indo-Caribbean‚ Chinese Caribbean‚[2] Amerindians (Arawak‚ Caribs‚ Taínos) Demonym West Indian‚ Caribbean person‚ Caribbean Languages Spanish‚ English‚ French‚ Dutch‚ among others Government 13 sovereign states; 17 dependent territories Largest cities Santo Domingo Havana Santiago de los Caballeros Port-au-Prince
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religions that is practiced in Haiti. Voodoo can be translated as “sacred‚ of god” in Haitian Creole. (National African Religion Congress par 1) Voodoo is approximately 10‚000 years old. (Ream par 2) The religion has is also practiced in west and central Africa in countries including: Benin and Nigeria. Haitian voodoo is not only practiced Haiti but is regularly practiced in the United States of America‚ The Dominican Republic‚ France and Montreal. (Rock par. 2) The goal of Haitian voodoo is to cure or heal
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Time and Location : TR‚ 12.15pm – 1.30pm in KIA-NE1. West Indian History : This course is a survey study of the historical processes that have contributed to the molding of the Caribbean from earliest times into its present-day form. This course is designed to provide an interpretative framework for the study of Caribbean history. Bearing in mind the amount of time and space to be covered‚ the class will focus on major historical periods‚ general themes‚ and the most significant people and events
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Haiti Earthquake The last major earthquake to hit Haiti prior to the 2010 was in 1984. On the 12th of January 2010 the small Caribbean country of Haiti was hit by a catastrophic earthquake of 7.0 magnitude. The earthquake struck on the afternoon of the 12th of January at 4:57pm and hit south-west of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince killing 316‚000 and affecting millions of residents. 1.5 million people were displaced and approximately 250‚000 residences and 30‚000 commercial buildings were
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United Nations defines disaster is the occurrence of a sudden or major misfortune which disrupts the basic fabric and normal functioning of society or community. In January 2010 earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince‚ Haiti caused>200‚000 deaths thousands of injuries requiring immediate surgical interventions‚ and 1.5 million internally displaced survivors. The earthquake destroyed most medical facilities in the city seriously preventing the ability to deliver immediate help. Community nurse can
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In 2010 Haiti suffered from a 7.0 magnitude‚ leaving 2 million people homeless. After this tragedy Haiti received a great amount of personnel and foreign aid from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)‚ World Health Organization (WHO)‚ and citizens all over the world. Six years later‚ there are still hundreds of tent camps filled with people‚ and thousands of people are still outside the half built‚ half destroyed‚ Port-au-Prince palace. The people live in front of the nation’s capital are jobless
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The readings and film focused on the Haitian revolution‚ but from the perspective of the Haitians. I agree with the claim that historians tend to frame the narrative from the perspective of the European oppressors. Also when they describe their attacks and conquerings on non-whites they describe them using words like “victories.” However‚ when non-whites fight off the European oppressors‚ the attack is described as a “massacre.” The history of the Americas overall‚ is widely told from the perspective
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THE HAITI EARTHQUAKE: UNITED STATES LEADS AN INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE AND RECOVERY Introduction President Obama promised that Haiti would have the “unwavering support” of the United States. Mr. Obama said that the United States aid agencies were moving swiftly to get help to Haiti and that search-and-rescue teams were en route. He described the reports of destruction as “truly heart-wrenching‚” made more cruel given Haiti’s long-troubled circumstances. “This is a time when we are reminded
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rich as a West Indian planter” became the accepted description of any wealthy person. • England collected a lot of taxex and duties and shared in the profits of the Sugar Industry. Later she would use much of the money to finance her Industrial Revolution • The triangular trade provided employment for a wide cross section of people‚ from shipbuilders to
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Is the Caribbean a geographical region defined by proximity to a body of water? Is it a group of nations defined by a common history or culture or by political links? Is there such a thing as a Caribbean identity or spirit or culture shared by all the territories clustered around the Caribbean Sea‚ regardless of language or political status? Do we as a Caribbean people act as members of a community or a culture that extends beyond the shores of individual islands? This essay will seek to show
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