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President Martelly visited Hinche to officiate at the Socio-Cultural Center and Administrative complex opening. The newly-built, green-compliant building rises three stories and will contain government administrative offices.

The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) funded the project at $2,670,000 dollars. Martelly expressed his gratitude to IADB, who has funded dozens of projects since the 2010 earthquake.

Speaking, he urged creation of a work culture, in which communities could expect to receive services of a professional, respectful, and responsive nature.

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In the historic city of Cap-Haitian, you will find streets that are very narrow. This picture demonstrate the homes, balconies so close to each other, it gives you the feeling that you can touch the next one. Also in some of the streets in Cap-Haitian, only one car can travel at the time

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Here is a picture of La Prefecture. Cap-Haitian is a beautifully-aged relic of the French Colonial period in Haiti. Its most famous historical site is La Citadelle La Ferriere, erected by former President Christophe. Situated at the summit of Bonnet a L'Eveque, it overlooks the entire city. Viewed as among the biggest fortresses in South Region, it is a culminating experience for tourists.

Also unforgettable are Monuments of Vertieres. Impressive memorials, they symbolize the slave revolt's triumph over the French, and mark the first black-led republic.

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The antique city of Cap-Haitian is sandwiched between North Coast mountains and the Caribbean Sea. The architecture is French Colonial period, swathed in multi-hued colors. Brilliantly-painted tap-taps jostle along on constricted streets, crowding out pedestrians, who dart between them to get to their journey's end.

Food vendors do a brisk business selling local fast foods on sidewalks, for example fritay. The markets, hotels, schools, dining spots, and places of worship are all well-maintained, and pleasant to visit.

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Cap-Haitian rates as the second densest city next to Port-au-Prince, a population of 190,000 residents.

Henri Christophe, a Haitian monarch, proclaimed Cap-Haitian capital of North Haiti, naming it Cap Henry.

Cap-Haitian baroque architecture has survived over 300 years, its facades a world of lost gentility and courtliness.

Cap-Haitian's coastline is sprinkled with placid white-sand beaches and the Citadelle Laferriere is a not-to-be-missed experience. It increases its mystique as years pass.

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Cap-Haitian ranks as the second most populated Haitian city next to Port-au-Prince, numbering 190,000 residents.

Cap-Haitian baroque architecture has kept its dramatic magnetism over three centuries. Its ancient edifices speak of a by-gone colonial society.

Labadee, its most popular beach, is an island of serenity, far from chaotic Port-au-Prince. Run by Royal Caribbean, it attracts more tourism than other areas on the island.

Citadelle Laferriere, an architectural masterpiece, reigns over the city. It has survived the 1842 earthquake, a must-see for tourists, who flock to witness its grandeur.

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Cap Haitian was colonized in the 1700s by France, whose sense of baroque beauty transformed it into "The Paris of the West".

Cap Haitien architecture has retained its intricate ornamental appeal over 300 years. Its antique structures create a world of lost gentility.

Cap-Haitian waters are serene, its beaches Eden-like and inviting. Popular Labadee beach is an island of serenity.

Citadelle Laferriere monument, considered an architectural wonder of the world, is a living piece of history, gaining in mystery and stature as time passes.

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Here is a picture of the Eveche of cap-Haitien.Anyone who is from cap would know about it

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Here is a picture of Former Haitian president Nord Alexis.

Pierre Nord Alexis was President of Haiti from 21 December 1902 to 2 December 1908.
He became president by leading troops loyal to him into the country's Chamber of Deputies and forcing the legislators to declare him president

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Haitian-American Cécile Salvant is a jazz singer, whose emergence onto the music scene has created a stir.

She entered the Thelonious Monk jazz-singing competition and won. Later, Salvant released WomanChild. Her CD contains a pastiche of blues standards and Parisian torch songs.

Salvant has an ability to imbue her phraseology with prisms of color. Musicians love her, crafting arrangements that accentuate her voice. And they look forward to watching her mature into one of the great jazz vocalists.

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