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Name: CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Haiti
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CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Haiti (2004)

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“CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Haiti”, published in 2004, is a work by United States. Central Intelligence Agency. It explores elements such as Haiti, the Western Hemisphere and Dominican Republic.

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Haiti (2004)

“ The native Arawak Amerindians - who inhabited the island of Hispaniola when it was discovered by Columbus in 1492 - were virtually annihilated by Spanish settlers within 25 years. In the early 17th century, the French established a presence on Hispaniola, and in 1697, Spain ceded to the French the western third of the island - Haiti. The French colony, based on forestry and sugar-related industries, became one of the wealthiest in the Caribbean, but only through the heavy importation of African slaves and considerable environmental degradation. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Haiti (2004)

“ In the late 18th century, Haiti's nearly half million slaves revolted under Toussaint L'OUVERTURE and after a prolonged struggle, became the first black republic to declare its independence in 1804. Haiti has been plagued by political violence for most of its history. It is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Haiti (2004)

“ The economy shrank an estimated 1.2% in 2001 and an estimated 0.9% in 2002. Suspended aid and loan disbursements totaled more than $500 million at the start of 2003. Haiti also suffers from rampant inflation, a lack of investment, and a severe trade deficit. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Haiti (2004)

“ Economy Haiti Economy - overview: In this poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, 80% of the population lives in abject poverty. Two-thirds of all Haitians depend on the agriculture sector, which consists mainly of small-scale subsistence farming. Following legislative elections in May 2000, fraught with irregularities, international donors - including the US and EU - suspended almost all aid to Haiti. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Haiti (2004)

“ Hazardous Wastes Geography - note: shares island of Hispaniola with Dominican Republic (western one-third is Haiti, eastern two-thirds is the Dominican Republic)
People Haiti Population: 7,656,166
note: estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and death rates, lower population and growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected (July 2004 est.) ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Haiti (2004)

“ Labor force - by occupation: agriculture 66%, industry 9%, services 25% Unemployment rate: widespread unemployment and underemployment; more than two-thirds of the labor force do not have formal jobs (2002 est.) ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Haiti (2004)

“ Senate - last held for two-thirds of seats 21 May 2000 with runoffs on 9 July boycotted by the opposition; seven seats still disputed; election for remaining one-third held on 26 November 2000 (next to be held in 2004) ; Chamber of Deputies - last held 21 May 2000 with runoffs on 30 July boycotted by the opposition; one vacant seat rerun 26 November 2000 (next to be held in November 2005) Judicial branch: Supreme Court or Cour de Cassation Political parties and leaders: Alliance for the Liberation and Advancement of Haiti or ALAH [Reynold GEORGES] ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Haiti (2004)

“ Jean-Bertrand ARISTIDE elected president; percent of vote - Jean-Bertrand ARISTIDE 92%
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 26 November 2000 (next to be held in November 2005) ”

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