Port-Au-Prince
Contents
- 1 Quote
- 2 Appearance
- 3 Climate
- 4 Economy
- 5 History
- 6 Location
- 7 Population
- 8 Arenas
- 9 Attractions
- 10 Bars and Clubs
- 11 Castles
- 12 Cemeteries
- 13 City Government
- 14 Churches
- 15 Crime
- 16 Citizens of the City
- 17 Current Events
- 18 Galleries
- 19 Hospitals
- 20 Hotels & Hostels
- 21 Hypermarkets
- 22 Landmarks
- 23 Maps
- 24 Monasteries
- 25 Monuments
- 26 Museums
- 27 Neighborhoods
- 28 Parks
- 29 Private Residences
- 30 Restaurants
- 31 Ruins
- 32 Schools
- 33 Shops
- 34 Theatres
- 35 Transportation
- 36 Vampires of the City
- 37 Websites
Quote
Those who work their minds rule; those who work with their backs are ruled. - Chinese Proverb, Unknown Author.
Appearance
Climate
Economy
History
Location
The city of Port-Au-Prince is on the Gulf of Gonâve: the bay on which the city lies, which acts as a natural harbor, has sustained economic activity since the civilizations of the Arawaks. It was first incorporated under the colonial rule of the French, in 1749, and has been Haiti's largest metropolis since then. The city's layout is similar to that of an amphitheater; commercial districts are near the water, while residential neighborhoods are located on the hills above.
Population
Port-Au-Prince is the capital and largest city of the Caribbean country of Haiti. Its population is difficult to ascertain due to the rapid growth of slums in the hillsides above the city; however, recent estimates place the metropolitan area's population at around 3.7 million, nearly half of the country's national population.
- City (704,776) - 2003 census
- Metro Area (897,859) - Estimated census of 2009
Arenas
Attractions
