Ortis from JLS. Some of his family have been killed in the earthquake.
HistChristopher Columbus landed at Mo'le Saint Nicolas, then he claimed the island for Spain.
Religion
The official religion in Haiti is Roman Catholicism , however Voodoo may be the country's national language. A majorty of Hatians believe in and practice in at least some aspects in Voodoo. Most Voodooist believe that their religion can coexist with Catholicism. However, most protestants strongly oppose Voodoo.
Weather/Climate
The temperature reaches its highest in November and March, at this time the temprature is in the 70's and 80's F/23-32 c and at nights the temperature is in the 60's-70's F/15-27 C. The rainy seasons are May and July, however when it rains it only lasts for 1 hour or 2 hours. Hurricane seasons are July to October.
Languages
One of Haiti's languages is French, which is the principal written language and is also spoken in schools.The people in Haiti speak English and Spanish and also French.
Important Departments
Haiti is separated into 10 parts. (departments) There is a list of them below with their scientific names next to them !!
1. Artibonite(gonaives)
2. Centre(Hinche)
3. Grand'Anse(Jeremie)
4. Nippes(Miragoane)
5. Nord(Cap-Haitien)
6. Nord-Est(Fort-liberte)
7. Nord-Ouest(Port-de-paix)
8. Ouest(port-au-prince)
9. Sud-Est(Jacmel)
10. Sud(Les Cayes)
