SAINT-LOUIS-DU-SUD.A HIDDEN STORY OF HAITI 🇭🇹.

[00:00:00]Did you know that one of the founders of the band Zafem, Dener Ceide, is from Saint-Louis-du-Sud?

[00:00:06]But music is not the only thing that makes this town special.

[00:00:10]Saint-Louis-du-Sud is a place rich in history, natural resources, breathtaking landscapes, and outstanding tourism potential. [music] Welcome to Saint-Louis-du-Sud.

[00:00:39]Today, Ody Plus Media invites you to discover this beautiful commune, one of the greatest treasures of Haiti's Southern Department.

[00:00:49]Saint-Louis-du-Sud covers an area of approximately 185 square kilometers.

[00:00:55]According to estimates, it is home to about 64,900 residents.

[00:01:13]The commune is divided into eight communal sections.

[00:01:17]In addition [music] to its town center, the postal code of Saint-Louis-du-Sud is 8320.

[00:01:24]>> [music] >> In 2021, the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti's Grand'Anse region caused severe damage throughout the commune.

[00:01:40]Among the most significant losses were the destruction of the Saint-Louis-du-Sud Catholic Church, along with several other public institutions, [music] and numerous homes.

[00:01:59]Saint-Louis-du-Sud was founded during the French colonial era.

[00:02:03]The name Saint Louis comes from King Louis the 9th of France.

[00:02:08]From a tourism perspective, Saint Louis du Sud boasts a rich and beautiful coastline.

[00:02:26]Some of its most remarkable attractions [music] include Fort des Oliviers, Forts Anglais, Ile a l'Orange, along with several small islands that decorate [music] the coastline and give the area its extraordinary natural beauty.

[00:03:34]In the agricultural sector, Saint Louis du Sud was once recognized as one of Haiti's leading coffee-producing areas.

[00:03:41]Today, its fertile lands continue to produce excellent crops such as [music] sweet potatoes, cassava, corn, just to name a few.

[00:04:11]Fishing remains one of the main sources of income to many residents of Saint-Louis-du-Sud as the area provides an abundance of fish, lobsters, and a variety of other seafood.

[00:04:24]Many farmers in the commune also continue to raise livestock, especially goats, cattle, and poultry.

[00:04:35]Although Saint-Louis-du-Sud has not yet fully developed its tourism potential, continuous efforts are being made to promote the commune and encourage its development.

[00:04:45]As a result, it remains one of the most respected and well-known communes in the [music] Arcahaie Arrondissement.

[00:04:52]With its rich history, abundant marine resources, fertile land, and stunning natural scenery, Saint-Louis-du-Sud is a destination that deserves a place on the list of everyone who wants to discover the true beauty of Haiti.

[00:05:08]Oli Plus Media will continue taking you on a journey to discover the most beautiful places across Haiti.

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[00:05:22]This has been Pascal Antoine for Oli Plus Media.

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