Haitians
Middle America and the Caribbeancommercial economyMap
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Haitians are citizens of the Republic of Haiti, comprising the western third of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. With French-Creole heritage and overwhelmingly African culture, Haiti has been an independent state since 1804, after formerly enslaved rebels defeated French colonial forces. A majority of Haitians live in rural villages and a considerable number still farm. Jobs in the manufacturing and service sectors are other common means of securing a livelihood. Over the years, Haitians have suffered from frequently concurrent episodes of natural disasters, economic marginalization, and political instability and repression.
Identifier
Region
- Middle America and the Caribbean
Subregion
- Caribbean
Subsistence Type
- commercial economy
Samples
Countries
- Haiti