Cap-Haitien

American

[kap-a-ee-syan, -tyan] / kap a iˈsjɛ̃, -ˈtjɛ̃ /

noun

a seaport in N Haiti.

Cap-Haitien British

/ kapaisjɛ̃, -tjɛ̃ /

noun

Also called: le Cap. a port in N Haiti: capital during the French colonial period. Pop: 134 000 (2005 est)

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Cap-Haitien

Before Monday’s reopening, the sole airport operating in Haiti was the one located in the north coastal city of Cap-Haitien.

From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2024

State Department said Thursday that it has evacuated more than 160 U.S. citizens out of Haiti since Sunday, the majority out of the northern coastal city of Cap-Haitien.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2024

Children seemingly have more of a chance in Cap-Haitien, though.

From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2024

As the passengers from Port-au-Prince disembark at the bus terminal in Cap-Haitien, the harrowing journey is evident on their faces.

From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2024

Demonstrators held rallies in cities including Cap-Haitien, Petit-Goave, and Jacmel, many wearing red shirts emblazoned with the word "endepandans" or "independence."

From Reuters ● Aug. 22, 2022

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