handpainted haitian boardgame with soccer players — Haitian board game in Lakou New York, Jacmel
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Test Your Knowledge – How Many Facts about Haiti Do You Know?

Haiti is a country full of rich culture, beautiful people, gorgeous beaches, mountains, and mesmerizing architecture. Can you name some famous fortresses or historical people? Here’s a great way to test your knowledge!

Ever been to Haiti? Yes, no, maybe so? Regardless, we hope you find this quiz fun and informative. If you’re a new visitor, hopefully this quiz will inspire you to experience Haiti up close! Let’s test your knowledge on the ins and outs with these 18 cultural facts about Haiti.

Let’s test your knowledge on these cultural facts about Haiti

<section><h2><h1>Test Your Knowledge – How Many Facts about Haiti Do You Know?</h1></h2><p></p></section><section><h2><h2>Which Haitian artist published his debut album “Lokal” in 2019?</h2></h2></section><section><h3><h2>Which Haitian born author wrote the Three Muscketeers & The Count of Monty Christo?</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>What does the Haitian proverb ‘Dèyè mòn, gen mòn’ translate to?</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>Which of these isn’t the name of a fortress in Haiti?</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>Who was the first and only royal King in Haiti?</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Haiti shares the Island of Hispaniola with which other country?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Which of these is not a popular dish in Haiti?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>In Haiti Spaghetti is often eaten…</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>What is the name of the most famous Haitian rum brand?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>What type of seafood is the Haitian dish “Lambi”?</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>What is the highest mountain peak in Haiti?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Which is not a beach in Haiti?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>What is the capital of Haiti?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>How many departments are there in Haiti?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>What are the official languages in Haiti?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Which is the biggest airport in Haiti?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>Fet Gede is an annual Haitian celebration in the month of…</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>Haiti celebrates its independence every year on this day…</h2></h3></section><section><h2><h2><strong>It’s a good thing we’re here to help!</strong></h2></h2></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Pa mal!</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Wow you must be from Haiti</strong></h2></h3><p>Ekselan</p></section>

How did it go? If you’re feeling brave like Toussaint Louverture our “How Haitian are you?” Quiz is just right for you! If you want to access your inner Captain Morgan try our “Can You Place 12 Haitian Cities on the Map?” Quiz!

Created by Zachary Warr.

Published December 2021.

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QUIZ: Can You Place 12 Haitian Cities on the Map?

Are you a new visitor getting ready to explore Port-au-Prince, or an explorer ready for adventure in Dondon? Let’s test your knowledge of these 12 Haitian cities.

The cities of Haiti are as diverse as its cuisine. Whether you are only familiar with Port-au-Prince and Jacmel, or you have already made friends in Milot, this quiz is a good exercise to see how well you know the Haitian landscape. Can you tell us where on the map these 12 cities are located?

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<section> <h2></h2> <h2>Can you place 12 Haitian cities on the map?</h2> </section> <section> <h2></h2> <h2><strong>Where is </strong>Cap-Haïtien?<strong> </strong></h2> </section> <section> <h3> <h2><strong>Where is </strong>Jérémie?<strong> </strong></h2> </h3> </section> <section> <h3> <h2><strong>Where is Milot?</strong><strong> </strong></h2> </h3> </section> <section> <h3> <h2><strong>Where is Zavane Zombi? </strong></h2> </h3> </section> <section> <h3> <h2><strong>Where is </strong>Gonaives?<strong> </strong></h2> </h3> </section> <section> <h3> <h2><strong>Where is </strong>Fond-des-Blancs?<strong> </strong></h2> </h3> </section> <section> <h3> <h2><strong>Where is </strong>Pointe Des Lataniers?<strong> </strong></h2> </h3> </section> <section> <h3> <h2><strong>Where is Thomonde?</strong></h2> </h3> </section> <section> <h3> <h2><strong>Where is </strong>Léogâne?<strong> </strong></h2> </h3> </section> <section> <h3> <h2><strong>Where is Tortuga?</strong></h2> </h3> </section> <section> <h3> <h2><strong>Where is </strong>Port Salut?<strong> </strong></h2> </h3> </section> <section> <h3> <h2><strong>Where is </strong>Anse-Rouge?<strong> </strong></h2> </h3> </section> <section> <h2></h2> </section> <section> <h3></h3> </section>       

Remember: there are no winners, and no losers — only opportunities to learn more about Haiti and to find new places to explore. Did you recognize any of the cities in the quiz? Which ones were you hearing of for the first time?

Written by Kelly Paulemon.

Published November 2020.

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Haiti is a country full of rich culture, beautiful people, gorgeous beaches, mountains, and mesmerizing architecture. Can you name some famous fortresses or historical people? Here’s a great way to test your knowledge!

Let’s test your knowledge on these cultural facts about Haiti

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