HAITI

Massif du Nord is approximately the longest mountain range in Haiti. It is crucial to the country's topography, ecology, and cultural heritage. This range is a series of parallel chains that form part of the Antillean Caribbean system and extend from the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico towards the west to cuba. It is the western extension from the Cordillera Central in the Dominican Republic. Furthermore, the mountain is the separating line of the cities Cap Haitïen and Port-au-Prince in Haiti. It reaches a height of 4,000 feet and has a difference of 4,793 feet between Massif du Nord and Massif de la Selle.

 

The range is geologically diverse, consisting of various rock types such as limestone, shale, and volcanic rock and it is extremely prone to volcanic activity. Also, its soils turn thin and lose fertility quickly when they are cultivated, just like other mountains. Massif du Nord also hosts 31 species of frogs, 27 species of reptiles, and 73 species of birds.

 

Notably, the Massif du Nord continues to be a site of new biological discoveries, particularly in amphibians and reptiles. By addressing conservation challenges and promoting sustainable development, the Massif du Nord can continue to thrive and contribute to Haiti's ecological and cultural legacy.