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30 May 2024

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. 
  • HaitiThis 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.
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