Haiti

Flag Description Two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red with a centered white rectangle bearing the coat of arms, which contains a palm tree flanked by flags and two cannons above a scroll bearing the motto l'union fait la force (union makes strength). Currency Gourde. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Caribbean, western one-third of the island of hispaniola, between the caribbean sea and the north atlantic ocean, west of the dominican republic. Climate Tropical; semiarid where mountains in east cut off trade winds. Terrain Mostly rough and mountainous. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Caribbean Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Chaine de la Selle 2,680 m.

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Haiti

This is a map of Haiti. The map illustrates the location of Port-au-prince and its proximity to Jacmel, Les Cayes, Port-de-Paix, and the Caribbean Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Cuba / Dominican Republic

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