The Island Of Haiti - Renamed Island of Hispaniola?

Did you know? the island of Hispaniola was originally named "Island of Haiti" So... Who renamed it Island of Hispaniola?

It's not Columbus!

FACT: In 1930, to avoid confusion between the name of the "Republic of Haiti" and that of the entire island, the U.S.G.B., The United States Geographic Board decided, unilaterally, to name the island "Hispaniola" in homage to the Spanish colonizer

Read more here: L'Ile d'Haiti / Island of Haiti - Who renamed it Hispaniola? Shocking Discovery...

In Haiti, one of cheapest and most good for you food you can buy in the streets is Mayi Boukannen, simple grilled corn on the cob. For as little as $5 Haitian gourdes, you can eat your grilled corn an be on your way.

Read: You call it grilled corn on the cob, we call it Mayi Boukannen!

The New York Times published an article today comparing Haiti to the Dominican Republic.

Read: Comparing Haiti to The Dominican Republic Part 2 - Fate or Racism?

Growing up in Haiti, you probably heard of l'Ile d'Haiti. The whole island was called "The Island of Haiti". So how exactly did the name change from "Island of Haiti" to "Hispaniola"?

Read: L'Ile d'Haiti / Island of Haiti - Who renamed it Hispaniola? Shocking Discovery...

Is Haiti an Island? Yes and no. This a question often asked by Haitian-American school kids writing research paper on their native country. We have...

Read: Is Haiti an island? What Haitian-American students need to know

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