What is Artibonite?

Author: Leandro Alegsa

Q: What is Artibonite?


A: Artibonite is one of the ten departments of Haiti.

Q: Why is Artibonite called Artibonite?


A: It is named after the Artibonite river which flows across the department from east to west.

Q: What is the capital of Artibonite department?


A: The capital of Artibonite department is Gonaïves.

Q: When was the independence of Haiti proclaimed?


A: The independence of Haiti was proclaimed on 1 January 1804.

Q: Where was the independence of Haiti proclaimed?


A: The independence of Haiti was proclaimed in the Place d'Armes of Gonaïves.

Q: Who proclaimed the independence of Haiti?


A: The independence of Haiti was proclaimed by Jean Jacques Dessalines.

Q: What is the meaning of "départments"?


A: "Départments" is the French word for departments.


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