A seven-member Council was established to restore order in Haiti after Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation on April 24.  

Political Crisis in Haiti

• The Council is responsible for forming a new Cabinet, creating a national security council, and organizing an electoral commission for upcoming polls. 
• This move has support from Caribbean countries and the U.S., with the Caribbean trade bloc Caricom endorsing the Council as a hopeful new beginning for Haiti.

Geographical Features Haiti

• Haiti is a large mountainous country. 
• Location: It is situated between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean.
  • It is positioned in the Northern and Western Hemisphere of the earth.
• Capital: Port-au-Prince.
• Bordering Regions: Haiti is bordered by:
  • East: The Dominican Republic on the island of Hispaniola, Cuba
  • West: Caribbean Sea, Jamaica
  • North: Atlantic Ocean.
  • South:  Caribbean Sea.

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Important Points to be Remembered

• Longest river: Artibonite River
• Largest lake: Lake Azuéi
  • It is also known as “Étang Saumâtre”.
• Haiti’s valley (crops):  Plaine de l’Artibonite.
• Climatic condition:  predominantly tropical
• Highest point: Chaine de la Selle, at 2,680 meters.
• Major mountain ranges: The Massif de la Selle and the Massif de la Hotte. 
• Largest Gulf of the country:  The Gulf of Gonâve is situated  between the Northern and Southern Peninsulas of Haiti.