Caribbean, western one-third of the island of Hispaniola, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of the Dominican Republic.
The native Taino -- who inhabited the island of Hispaniola when Christopher COLUMBUS first landed in 1492 -- were virtually wiped out by Spanish settl ...
Longitude: -72.4167
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Haiti:
2,281.585 km
Terrain:
Mostly rough and mountainous.
Natural Resources:
Bauxite, copper, calcium carbonate, gold, marble, hydropower, arable land.
Industries:
Textiles, sugar refining, flour milling, cement, light assembly using imported parts.
Population: 11,753,943
Fairly even distribution; largest concentrations located near coastal areas.
Area: 27,750 km2
slightly smaller than Maryland
Shares island of Hispaniola with Dominican Republic (western one-third is Haiti, eastern two-thirds is the Dominican Republic); it is the most mountainous nation in the Caribbean.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
| hat | Haitian Creole |
French (official), Creole (official)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| HTG | Haitian gourde | G |
Capital City: Port-au-Prince
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 10:41 am (GMT-05:00)
Visiting Haiti
You're in for a treat! Haiti is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to March. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from mountains to coastlines
- Unique music and dance traditions
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- High levels of poverty and security concerns
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- 4.8EXTREME RISK
Travel is unsafe and should be avoided
- Haitian cuisine features rice, beans, and plantains.
- Popular dishes include griot and joumou soup.
- Fresh tropical fruits and spices are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Citadelle Laferrière
- Explore the capital, Port-au-Prince
- Relax on the beaches of Labadee
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