GOAL: Students will compare the economy and the political structures
of the two countries of Hispaniola: Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to:
Locate the two countries of
Hispaniola; Haiti and the
Dominican Republic.
An Economic Activity
Compare the economy and
political structures of two
countries of Hispaniola.
Select one of the two nations of
Hispaniola for a vacation and
justify their choice in writing.
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How is Caribbean tourism a major type of
economic activity?
What types of factors affect tourism?
What are some negative and positive aspects
for a country?
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Relaxation
Knowledge
Aesthetics
Belonging
Status
Security
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Cuba
Hispaniola
Puerto
Rico
Jamaica
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Top Five Reasons to Visit
Hispaniola,
Puerto Rico,
or Jamaica
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Hispaniola
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/c
ountrys/namerica/caribb/hispnola.htm
Display map of Hispaniola from this website and discuss
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CIA – The World Factbook
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications
/the-world-factbook/index.html
Display map of Hispaniola from this website and discuss
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Economy Overview
Haiti is a free market economy that enjoys the
advantages of low labor costs and tariff-free
access to the US for many of its exports. Poverty,
corruption, vulnerability to natural disasters, and
low levels of education for much of the
population are among Haiti's most serious
impediments to economic growth
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
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Economy Overview
The Dominican Republic has long been viewed
primarily as an exporter of sugar, coffee, and
tobacco, but in recent years the service sector
has overtaken agriculture as the economy's
largest employer, due to growth in
telecommunications, tourism, and free trade
zones
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
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Economy of the Caribbean
Economic Indicators
Haiti
Dominican Republic
GDP per capita
GDP Composition by sector:
Agriculture
Industry
Services
Labor force by occupation
Agriculture
Industry
Services
Unemployment rate
Population below the poverty line
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
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Economy of the Caribbean
Economic Indicators
Haiti
Dominican Republic
$1300
$9600
Agriculture
25%
6.1%
Industry
9%
31.9%
Services
66%
61.9%
Agriculture
38.1%
14.6%
Industry
11.5%
22.3%
Services
50.4%
63.1%
40.6%
14.7%
80%
34.4%
GDP per capita
GDP Composition by sector:
Labor force by occupation
Unemployment rate
Population below the poverty line
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
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Economy of the Caribbean
1. Write two statements showing an
economic comparison between the two
countries and one possible impact or
consequence of the difference.
2. Choose one economic indicator and
compare the data between our country and
one of the countries on the island of
Hispaniola.
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U. S. Department of State
TRAVEL WARNINGS
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications
/the-world-factbook/index.html
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Travel Warning
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Haiti
December 28, 2012
The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning
to inform U.S. citizens traveling to or living in Haiti about
the current security situation. This replaces the Travel
Warning dated June 18, 2012, updating information
regarding the level of crime, the presence of cholera,
lack of adequate infrastructure - particularly in medical
facilities - seasonal severe inclement weather, and limited
police protection. The United Nations’ Stabilization Force
for Haiti (MINUSTAH) remains in Haiti.
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Travel Warning
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bureau of Consular Affairs
The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to exercise
caution when visiting Haiti. Thousands of U.S. citizens
safely visit Haiti each year, but the poor state of Haiti’s
emergency response network should be carefully
considered when planning travel. Travelers to Haiti are
encouraged to use organizations that have solid
infrastructure, evacuation, and medical support options in
place. (Please see the Country Specific Information page
for Haiti.)
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Travel Warning
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bureau of Consular Affairs
U.S. citizens have been victims of violent crime, including
murder and kidnapping, predominantly in the Port-auPrince area. No one is safe from kidnapping, regardless
of occupation, nationality, race, gender, or age. In recent
months, travelers arriving in Port-au-Prince on flights from
the United States were attacked and robbed shortly
after departing the airport. At least two U.S. citizens
were shot and killed in robbery and kidnapping incidents
in 2012. Haitian authorities have limited capacity to
deter or investigate such violent acts, or prosecute
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perpetrators.
Three reasons for choosing…..
Where will you travel?
Two reasons for not choosing….
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