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 Haiti
is situated on the island of Hispaniola in the
Caribbean, with its capital Port-au-Prince; it shares
the island with the Dominican Republic. The official
languages on the island are French and Creole and
English is also spoken in the tourist areas.
All along the coastline Haiti boasts magnificent beaches
as well as islands just of the shore, such as the Ile de
la Gonāve and the Ile de la Tortue. The lush subtropical
vegetation covers most of the island reaching down the
slopes to the coast.
Port-au-Prince is situated in a splendid natural harbor
and the city boasts a neo-romantic cathedral, a museum
of Haitian Art and busy colorful markets through which
to browse.
Cap-Haļtien and the North Coast offer lush green
mountains and plenty of lovely beaches, with
Spanish-style buildings and fortresses. Jacmel and the
South Coast is the more elegant side of the island with
Victorian palaces and artistic sites, there are also
some important voodoo centers.
Kyona and Ibo beaches offer ideal swimming conditions
with activities such as snorkeling, spear fishing,
sailing, water-skiing and boomba racing in dugout
canoes. The Parc Macaya and La Visite National Parks are
perfect for hiking adventures.
The climate is tropical with rain showers throughout the
year and a lot of humidity on the coast; one can find
cooler temperatures in the hill resorts. |
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