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Delve into Loison in Haiti
Loison in the region of Artibonite is a city in Haiti - some 69 mi or ( 111 km ) North of Port-au-Prince , the country's capital .
Current time in Loison is now 04:27 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/Port-au-Prince " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros, San Juan de la Maguana, Salvaleón de Higüey, and Sabaneta. While being here, make sure to check out Santo Domingo . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Loison ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Jesus Loves Me English/Creole
Jesus Loves me song in English and Creole at Haiti Summer Camp Summer 2009. Gros Morne Haiti ..
sinema anba Zetwal 2/2
1st tour of cinema,under the stars in Haiti's provinces by MWEM foundation. 2004 - ..
tent cities in Port au prince shown
This is a video showing the enormity of the tent cities in Port au prince, Haiti. Narrated by Joel Schlessinger ..
Brother Helping Brother 2012 Mission Trip to Haiti
Kids Singing in Creole ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Marmelade
Marmelade is a town and former duchy in the Artibonite Department of Haïti. It is the chief town of the Marmelade Arrondissement, which also includes the commune of Saint Michel de l'Attalaye. Marmelade is the home town of Président René Préval. During the years following his first tenure, Préval initiated rural development projects in Marmelade, including a manufacture of bamboo furniture.
Located at 19.52 -72.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Citadelle Laferrière
The Citadelle Laferrière or, Citadelle Henry Christophe, or simply the Citadelle (in English, spelled Citadel), is a large mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti, approximately 17 miles south of the city of Cap-Haïtien and five miles (8 km) uphill from the town of Milot. It is the largest fortress in the Americas and was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a World Heritage Site in 1982—along with the nearby Sans-Souci Palace.
Located at 19.57 -72.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Sans-Souci Palace
The Sans-Souci Palace was the royal residence of King Henri I (better known as Henri Christophe) of Haiti, Queen Marie-Louise and their two daughters. It was the most important of nine palaces built by the king, as well as fifteen châteaux, numerous forts, and sprawling summer homes on his twenty plantations. Construction of the palace started in 1810 and was completed in 1813. It is located in the town of Milot, Nord Department. Its name translated from French means "carefree.
Located at 19.60 -72.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Milot, Haiti
Milot is a town in the Nord Department of Haiti, 12 miles south of Cap-Haïtien. It is the site of Sans-Souci Palace, one of Haiti's most revered landmarks. The Citadelle Laferrière, Haiti's most well-known landmark, is five miles (8 km) by road to the south. The town also hosts a hospital, Hôpital Sacré Coeur, run by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Crudem Foundation, Inc.
Located at 19.60 -72.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Battle of Vertières
The Battle of Vertières (in Haitian Creole Batay Vètyè), the last major battle of the Second War of Haitian Independence, the final part of the Haitian Revolution under François Capois. It was fought between Haitian rebels and French expeditionary forces on 18 November 1803 at Vertières. Vertières is situated in Nord, Haiti, its geographical coordinates are 19° 44' 0" North, 72° 13' 28". By the end of October 1803, Haitian rebels had already taken over all the territory from France.
Located at 19.73 -72.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 30 km away
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