Fun facts about Cap-Haïtien
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Cap-Haïtien was founded in 1670 by a dozen colonists-adventurers under the command of Bertrand d'Ogeron.
Cap-Haïtien
Haiti
Cap-Haïtien is a commune of about 300,000 people on the north coast of Haiti and capital of the department of Nord.
From the “History” section
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The Citadelle Laferrière is the largest fortress in the Americas and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.
Cap-Haïtien
Haiti
Cap-Haïtien is a commune of about 300,000 people on the north coast of Haiti and capital of the department of Nord.
From the “Tourism” section
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Cap-Haïtien has a wealth of 19th century architecture, influenced by French-style steel frame architecture after the 1842 earthquake.
Cap-Haïtien
Haiti
Cap-Haïtien is a commune of about 300,000 people on the north coast of Haiti and capital of the department of Nord.
From the “Economy” section
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On 14 December 2021, over 75 people were killed when a fuel tank truck overturned and later exploded in Cap-Haïtien.
Cap-Haïtien
Haiti
Cap-Haïtien is a commune of about 300,000 people on the north coast of Haiti and capital of the department of Nord.
From the “Disasters” section
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Cap-Haïtien is served by the teaching hospital Hôpital Universitaire Justinien.
Cap-Haïtien
Haiti
Cap-Haïtien is a commune of about 300,000 people on the north coast of Haiti and capital of the department of Nord.
From the “Health” section
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