Milot facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Milot (Kréyòl): Milo
View of Milot from the road to the Citadelle
Country	Haiti
Département	Nord
Arrondisement	Acul-du-Nord
Elevation	105 m (344 ft)
Population  (2003)
• Total	25,149
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (Eastern)
Postal Code	HT 1230 - 1231
Distance to  – Cap-Haïtien	15 km

Milot (in Kréyòl: Milo) is a town located in northern Haiti. It is part of the Acul-du-Nord area in the Nord department. The town sits at the northern base of the Massif du Nord mountain range. Milot is famous for its important historical sites.

Milot: A Historic Town in Haiti

What People Do There?

The most important way people make a living in Milot is through farming. Farmers grow many different crops. These include sugar cane, cacao, tobacco, and citrus fruits like oranges.

A King's Capital

After Haiti gained its independence, the country was split into two parts. The northern part became a kingdom. This kingdom was ruled by a leader named Henri Christophe. He chose Milot to be the capital city of his new kingdom.

Famous Buildings in Milot

Henri Christophe built a grand palace in Milot. He and his family lived there. This palace was called Sans-Souci, which means "without worry" in French.

He also built a very strong fort high up in the mountains. This fort is called Citadelle Laferrière. It is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) away from Milot. He also built smaller forts in a place called Ramiens. Ramiens is on the road that leads to the Citadelle.

These amazing buildings are now part of a special area. It is called the Natural History Park - Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers. The UNESCO organization named it a World Heritage Site in 1982. This means it is a very important place for everyone in the world to protect.

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