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==Earthquake==
==Earthquake==
[[File:Haitiquake1.jpg|thumb|170px|left]] On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit about 10 miles from the capital city of two million people. Early estimates are that hundreds of thousands have died, and many others are trapped or injured or orphaned. The already thin infrastructure providing food, water, shelter, medical care and transportation has collapsed in much of the very poor country.
[[File:Haitiquake1.jpg|thumb|170px|left]] On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit about 10 miles from the capital city of two million people. The major damage was confined to the capital and a few outlying areas, with the rest of the country largely spared. Early estimates are that 50,000 or more have died, and many others are injured or orphaned. Some are still alive and trapped in the rubble. The already thin infrastructure providing food, water, shelter, medical care, and police has collapsed in damaged areas. Relief is being sent around the world, but as of Jan. 15, the bottleneck at the airport is delaying deliveries.
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Of course, [[humanitarian assistance]] is needed.
Of course, [[humanitarian assistance]] is needed.
==Religion==
==Religion==
The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and other laws and policies contributed to the generally free practice of religion, provided that these practices do not disturb law and order. The law at all levels protects this right in full against abuse, either by governmental or private actors. The Government generally respected religious freedom in practice, and there have been no reports in recent years of societal abuses or discrimination based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice.
The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and other laws and policies contributed to the generally free practice of religion, provided that these practices do not disturb law and order. The law at all levels protects this right in full against abuse, either by governmental or private actors. The Government generally respected religious freedom in practice, and there have been no reports in recent years of societal abuses or discrimination based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice.