A country located in the Caribbean. It shares the Island of
Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. It has been having many problems in its economy due to its numerous ruthless and selfish dictators. It's been in a state of civil
unrest for years.
It is also the first
black nation to win it's independence in the Americas.
Trudy: Did you know Haiti used to be called the "Jewel of the Caribbean"?
Judy: Really? I heard that it used to be populated by
the Taïno indians until the whites, spanish, and french brought African slaves into the country for
sugarcane plantations.
Trudy: That is true. and ever since then, the slaves revolted with
Toussaint Louverture and won their independence. I don't think those whites, spaniards, and french ever forgave them.
Judy: Oh yeah. Since then, the Haitians have been paying for their independence. They have a long way to go until they're stable.