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    An Account of the Antiquities of the Indians Fray Ramón Pané, with introductory study by Jose Juan Arrom is an extensive recording of the native civilization and their religious practices. Ramón Pané described himself as a “humble friar”. Sent by Columbus, he was commanded to go and live with the native people of the island of Hispaniola. Pané was expected to keep a testimony and document what he learned about the native Indians. They were hoping to obtain information of their culture, beliefs, and religious ceremonies. Pané’s recordings of what he learned during his time living amongst the Indians is very crucial in the understanding of their culture today. It was as close to a live recording as one can get. Although Pané’s account of the…

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    Odisha, India.2 II. Body of Paper A. The emergence of cholera in Haiti was initiated by a number of existing problems. There where two national disasters that struck Haiti between 2010 and 2012 that where instrumental to starting the cholera outbreak. The first was the 2010 earthquake that rocked the small island nation. On January 12, 2010 a 7.0 earthquake struck the region of Port-au-Prince Haiti.3 This disaster claimed the lives of 200,000 people and caused an estimated 8 billion dollars in…

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    Jamaica Research Paper

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    Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antillies, located in the northwestern Caribbean Sea, about 145 kilometers (90 miles) south of Cuba and 191 kilometers (119 miles) west of the island of Hispaniola, where Haiti and the Dominican Republic are located. Jamaica is located between the latitudes of 17° and 19°N and longitudes 76° and 79°W. The major cities in Jamaica include the capital Kingston, Portmore, Spanish Town, Mandeville, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, Negril, and Montego Bay. Jamaica is…

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    Haiti Health Care Essay

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    health care infrastructure. The country needs trained professionals and medical devices to better help the future generations in living a healthier and happier life. A lot of Haiti’s healthcare problems are related to the fact that there aren’t many health care professionals to guide the people into a healthier lifestyle due to lack of funding. The ultimate responsibility for Haiti is to create a system in which all are assessed for their needs and are provided with the resources they need in…

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    Imported Rice In Haiti

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    The country of Haiti is located in between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Its island neighbor is the Dominican Republic. The terrain is mostly rugged and mountainous. Many have described the appearance of the land as a wrinkled brown. In the past, Haiti was covered in beautiful forests and lush green foliage, but today it is mostly barren. Its beaches are spectacular, sporting white sands and crystal blue waters. The people of Haiti are just as vibrant, always loud and joyful. The…

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    rest of the risks inside the countries boundaries (2016, p. 1). Other natural disasters that were noted in the report are considered secondary effects of a major cyclone or earthquake. These items included, “Exposure to tsunami (5.3)” and “Exposure to flood (4.7)” (2016, p. 1). These natural disasters can have large impacts on the economy and cause varying levels of devastation to the country. The Dominican Republic has had their fair share of devastation in the past. Hurricane George. If a…

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    The Taino people came to the Americas from Venezuela around 400 B.C. They cultivated crops like sweet potatoes, maize, yucca, and beans, and their population was estimated to be around three million on Hispaniola alone by the fifteenth century. They never developed a written language, but they crafted beautiful poetry, and many of their words are still used today.Along with being very innovative -- straining cyanide from yuccas, building canoes that went out on the ocean, and creating rubber…

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    How would life be in the Dominican Republic? Would the Geography affect you? The Dominican Republic may seem inconsiderable compared to the United States, but it contains extraordinary significant landforms. The geography of the Dominican Republic; the different climatic zones, its location, and mountains along with water sources that surround it are important to its country. The Dominican Republic, mainly known for its gorgeous beaches and lavish resorts, is an island nation in the Caribbean.…

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    Haiti resides in the Western Hemisphere on one-third of the island of Hispaniola between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. Haiti was the first African country in the world to gain its independence in 1804. From the beginning, the right to education was a matter of discussion and the first constitution was published in 1805, stating that education will be free and compulsory at every level (J. 164). This small island is the fourteenth poorest country in the world and is the…

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    Moving to a foreign country Deciding to move to a new country can be the best decision that one can ever make. However, there are some things that one needs to consider before starting that journey because it is a big shift that one cannot undo. The thought of moving to a new country was both exciting and frightening because I had to leave the native land, and my beloved one; it also comes with setbacks and new opportunities. Most of the people don’t really think through when they’re moving…

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