Haiti and the Dominican Republic: One Island, Two Worlds

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Both countries are home to stunning white-sand beaches, crystal clear waters and beautiful scenery. But one is the poorest country in the western hemisphere while the other is a hotspot for international tourism.

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Historical Differences between Haiti and the Dominican Republic

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Haiti was always the poorer of the two and never seemed to be able to catch up to its far wealthier neighbor. As time passed, the two economies grew further and further apart as the hundreds of years of exploitation of Haiti, and its land was nearly impossible to reverse..

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Economic Differences between Haiti and the Dominican Republic

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Haiti has a lot more African influences, and French, as well as Haitian Creole, are the official languages. The cuisine is spicy and bold and closer to other Caribbean countries.

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