Economy
What is the Capital of Haiti?
Port-au-Prince
About how many people lived in Haiti before the earthquake?
About 10 million
What was the date of the Haiti Earthquake?
Jan 12, 2010
How has the US helped haiti?
They gave them food, clothing, and helped build new buildings
About what percent of the people are unemployed in Haiti?
80%
What is GNP?
It stands for "Gross national product" and it is a measure of the value of its production of goods and services for a specific period
How many people were there after the earthquake?
About 10 million
About how many people were affected by the earthquake?
About 3 million people
What are NGOs?
They are organizations that operates independently of any government.
What is the average wage in Haiti?
$2.00 per day
What was the third world debt Crisis?
Debt that accumulated by third world (Developing) countries
What percent of the people lived in poverty during the earthquake?
70%
What is the name of the Haitian government building that was destroyed by the earthquake?
The imperial palace
What act did President Bush sign to help Haiti?
The Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity Through Partnership Encouragement Act in 2006
What are the two main religions in Haiti?
Voodoo and Catholicism
What were the third party countries doing that causes the third party crisis?
They were importing things from other countries
How much of the Hispaniola island does Haiti make up?
About 1/3
What was the strength of the earthquake according to the richter scale?
7- Major
How much aid money did the US give Haiti?
13 billion
What is the main language that they Speak in Haiti?
French
What is Haiti's biggest problem?
Environmental issues
How many people live in Haiti currently?
About 11 million
How long did the earthquake last?
About 1 minute
Where did the US send the homeless people after the earthquake?
Public camps
What are the most popular foods in Haiti?
sweet potatoes, Beans, rice, and fruits and vegetables