1. For HAITI, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

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2. For HAITI:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What is the reason for the ongoing violent protests in Haiti?
c) What warnings have U.S. and Canadian authorities issued in the wake of the protests? What other steps did the U.S. take regarding the ongoing violence?
d) How will the U.S. determine type and amount of aid for Haiti?
e) The country of Haiti has received the most U.S. and foreign aid of any country over many years. The conditions of the people/economy/government never seem to improve. Ask a parent what they think might help Haiti the most.