Haitians ( Haitians , French Haïtiens ) - the people in the West Indies , the main population of the Republic of Haiti on the island of the same name in the group of Greater Antilles . The total number is 7.2 million people. In anthropological terms - 90% are blacks , the rest are mulattoes .
| Haitians | |
|---|---|
| Modern self-name | Hatitiens |
| Abundance and area | |
| Total: 7.2 million | |
 Canada Cuba Bahamas Guiana | |
| Tongue | Haitian Creole , French |
| Religion | catholicism , protestantism , voodoo |
Formally, believers are Christians of different directions. There are Catholics , Anglicans , Pentecostals , Adventists for 7 days . In fact, a voodoo cult of African descent is actually popular.
The language is Haitian Creole , that is, Creole, developed on the basis of the French pidgin.
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Origin
Negroes were imported from West Africa by the French to work on plantations. During the national liberation struggle ( 1791 - 1804 ), most of the whites escaped from the island, some were exterminated. Haiti - the first country in the West Indies and throughout Latin America gained independence (1804).
Activities
The majority of the population of Haiti is engaged in agriculture. They grow coffee , sugarcane , sisal . They are also employed in the light and mining industries, in the service sector and in the tourism business.
Genesis
The dwelling is built from clay and straw mixed with lime and sand (walls). The roof is tiled. A gallery is attached to the outer wall. Houses are painted in pink, white, blue, painted.
Men's suit - South European type. Sombrero , characteristic of all of Latin America, is not worn. Women have a distinctive feature - a turban of colorful fabric, characteristic of the countries of West Africa.
Food - yams , sweet potatoes , corn , mangoes , on holidays - meat , milk , eggs.
Culture
In folklore, music, dancing, African influence is stronger. The most characteristic instrument is the drum . Of the entertainment, cockfights are popular.
See also
- Haitian Poles
Literature
- Peoples and religions of the world , ed. V.A. Tishkova, M., 1998.
- Latin America, Encyclopedic Handbook, Ed. V.V. Volsky, M., 1982.