Port-au-Prince

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/port-au-prince

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Port-au-Prince?Northern coast of the Gulf of Gonâve, Haiti
2. How many people live in Port-au-Prince?Approximately 2.7 million (metropolitan area, 2024 estimate)
3. What is the capital of Port-au-Prince?Port-au-Prince
4. How big is Port-au-Prince?Approximately 36 square miles (93 km²)
5. What language do people speak in Port-au-Prince?French, Haitian Creole
6. What money is used in Port-au-Prince?Haitian Gourde (HTG)

Gulf of Gonâve: A major gulf on Haiti's western coast, serving as a crucial maritime gateway and geographical feature for Port-au-Prince.
Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen): The primary vernacular language of Haiti, a creole language with French and West African linguistic influences.
Urban Morphology: The study of the physical form and structure of cities, including their layout, density, and spatial organization.
Informal Economy: Economic activities that are not taxed or monitored by the government, often involving small businesses and street vendors.