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As a Haitian language teacher, I find it essential to teach my students about Haiti's geography. Haiti is a beautiful island country, sharing Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. The country has a population of approximately 11 million people and covers an area of 27,750 square kilometers. In this lesson, we will explore Haiti's mountains, rivers, and major cities.

With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Haitian Holidays & Haitian Independence.

Mountains

Haiti's landscape is dominated by its three main mountain ranges, which run east to west across the country. The Massif du Nord, Massif Central, and Massif de la Hotte are all part of the Caribbean mountain system. The mountains have an average height of about 5000ft, with the highest peak being Pic la Selle at 8,793ft. The mountains are known for their lush vegetation, which makes them ideal for coffee and fruit cultivation.

Rivers

Haiti's rivers are critical for irrigation, transportation, and hydroelectric power generation. Several rivers and streams flow from the mountain ranges into the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The longest river is the Artibonite, which flows 320 kilometers from the Dominican Republic border to the coast. The Artibonite River Basin is also the country's most extensive agricultural area.

Major Cities

Port-au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti, is the country's largest city, with a population of around 1 million people. The city is located on Haiti's west coast and is the country's economic and cultural center. Other major cities include Cap-Haïtien, Gonaïves, and Jacmel. Cap-Haïtien, located on Haiti's north coast, is the second-largest city in Haiti and is home to several historic landmarks, including Citadelle Laferrière, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

I hope this lesson has given you a better understanding of Haiti's geography. Next, we will explore Haiti's history and its struggles for independence.

Table of Contents - Haitian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Nouns and Articles

• Gender of Nouns
• Plural of Nouns
• Definite and Indefinite Articles

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Verbs

• Verb Conjugation - Present
• Negation of Verbs
• Interrogative Form of Verbs

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Adjectives

• Agreement of Adjectives
• Position of Adjectives
• Comparative and Superlative Forms of Adjectives

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Pronouns

• Subject Pronouns
• Object Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Word Order in Simple Sentences
• Negative Sentences
• Questions

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Verb Tenses

• Past Tense - Completed Actions
• Progressive Tense - Ongoing Actions
• Future Tense - Future Actions

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Greetings and Introductions

• Greetings
• Introductions
• Nationalities and Languages

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Numbers and Time

• Cardinal Numbers
• Ordinal Numbers
• Time Expressions

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Food and Drink

• Fruits and Vegetables
• Meats and Seafood
• Drinks

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Haitian History and Geography

• Haitian Independence
• Haitian Geography
• Haitian Holidays

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Haitian Art and Music

• Haitian Painters
• Haitian Music Styles
• Haitian Dance

Other Lessons

• Haitian Dance
• Haitian Music Styles
• Haiti Timeline
• Haitian Holidays
• Haitian Independence
• Haitian Painters

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