Quick Facts
The capital of Haiti
Port-au-Prince
Haiti declared independence from this country
France
Name one of the most common crops grown in Haiti
Plantains, yams, cassava, rice, mango
These colorful buses are a common form of transportation in Haiti
Tap-tap
The most popular sport in Haiti
Soccer
He was the first ruler of Haiti after the revolution
Jean-Jacques Dessalines/Emperor Jacques I
Haiti is known for dozens of variety of this fruit growing there
Mango
Haiti makes up the western part of the island of Hispaniola. What country makes up the other part?
Dominican Republic
Haitian Flag Day is celebrated on this date
May 18th
These two languages are the official languages of Haiti
Haitian Creole and French
She sewed the first Haitian flag
Catherine Flon
This special soup is eaten on January 1st, Haitian Independence Day
Soup joumou
The Creole name for Haiti, Ayiti, means "land of" what?
Mountains/high mountains
This type of dress is the traditional clothing worn by women on holidays and special occasions
Karabela
The name of the Haitian national anthem
This man was the first European to land on the island in 1492
Christopher Columbus
This seasoning is a key ingredient in Haitian cooking
Epis
This beautiful palace was built by Henri Christophe and the ruins are now a World Heritage Site
Sans-Souci Palace
The national flower of Haiti
Hibiscus
Haiti declared independence in what year?
1804
The motto written on the Haiti flag
L'union fait la force - Unity makes strength