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Gonaïves
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Gonaïves (gōnäēv`), city (1995 est. pop. 59,000), W Haiti, a port on the Gulf of Gonaïves and capital of Artibonite dept. The region's agricultural products (including coffee, cotton, sugar, and bananas) are exported from the city's natural harbor. Gonaïves is also an important commercial center. In 1804, Haiti's independence was proclaimed there. Flooding from heavy rains devastated the city in Sept., 2004.
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Clinton is responsible for coordinating the aid that the international community has promised Haiti," said Haitian President Rene Preval, who accompanied Clinton through the muddy streets of Gonaives.
In Haiti, Bill Clinton finds a still-stricken nation by AFP / AFP American Edition
Six months after hurricanes and storms descended on Haiti, drinking water remains a rare commodity in the northern city of Gonaives, reports AFP (March 18, 2009).
Water a costly commodity by Caribbean Update
Gonaives has also seen some extreme deforestation, which has severely disrupted the water cycle and spurred natural disasters.
Water a costly commodity in storm-ravaged Haiti by AFP / AFP Global Edition
 
 
 
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