"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
Geography: 10,714 square miles – about the size of Maryland.
Capital: Port-au-Prince
Terrain: Rugged mountains with small coastal plains and river valleys
Climate: Warm, high humidity in many coastal areas
Population: 10.6 million (2016 listing, Wikipedia)
Ethnic Groups: African descent 95%, African and European descent – 5%
Religions: Roman Catholic 55%, Protestant 28%, voodoo practices pervasive
Languages: Creole, French
Per capita GDP: (2007) $713
Natural Resources: Bauxite, copper, calcium carbonate, gold, marble
Agriculture (27% of GDP) Products- coffee, mangoes, sugarcane, rice, corn, cacao, sorghum, other fruits and vegetables
Industry (8% of GDP) Types- apparel, handicrafts, electronics assembly, food processing, beverages, tobacco products, furniture, printing, chemicals, steel.
Services (40% of GDP) Commerce, hotels, restaurants, government, tourism
