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Haiti formed the first successful slave revolt under the leadership of [[Toussaint L'Ouverture]] and was the first independent black republic. Haiti claimed its independence from France on January 1, 1804, making it the second country in the Americas to gain its independence.
Haiti formed the first successful slave revolt under the leadership of [[Toussaint L'Ouverture]] and was the first independent black republic. Haiti claimed its independence from France on January 1, 1804, making it the second country in the Americas to gain its independence.
About 80% of the population lives in wretched [[poverty]], and Haiti is known as one of the poorest countries in the world.{{fact}}
About 80% of the population lives in wretched [[poverty]], and Haiti is known as one of the poorest countries in the world.{{fact}} Haiti is the origin of the [[occult]] practice of [[voodoo]], which is still popular in rural areas.
[[Category:Caribbean Countries]]
[[Category:Caribbean Countries]]
[[Category:Christian-Majority Countries]]
[[Category:Christian-Majority Countries]]