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Haiti's Economy
Haiti, ever since 2010 when there was a massive earthquake Haiti had a stable economy. Their economy has been trying to recover. Haiti does not have a strong economy because of the things that were destroyed and what side effects as many crops and goods were destroyed, had a very large impact on the economy and the people of Haiti. Haiti does not have a strong economy.
The Republic of Haiti or more known has just Haiti, has a semi presidential government which means there is a president alongside a prime minister and a cabinet. Haiti's’ chief of state is Jocelerme Privert. Jean Charles is the Prime Minister, and the cabinet is chosen by the Prime Minister. The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince. Haiti gained its independence from France on
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