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Haiti

Haïti
Capital
Port-au-Prince
Population
11.7M
Area
27,750 km²
Language
French / Haitian Creole

Haiti is a country in Caribbean, North America. Its capital is Port-au-Prince, with a population of approximately 11.7M and a total area of 27,750 km². The official languages are French / Haitian Creole and the currency is the Haitian Gourde (HTG).

📊 Quick Facts about Haiti

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Population
11.7M
total residents
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Total Area
27,750 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
422/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$20.4B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$1,744
per person
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Currency
Haitian Gourde (HTG)
legal tender
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Language(s)
French / Haitian Creole
official
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Coastline
1,771 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC-5
UTC offset
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Independence
1804
established
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Local Time in Port-au-Prince

Haiti covers an area of 27,750 km² with a population density of 422/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $20.4B ($1,744 per capita) and gained independence in 1804. It has a coastline of 1,771 km.

Did You Know?

Haiti carried out the only successful slave revolution in history, defeating Napoleon's army to become the world's first Black republic in 1804. The revolution inspired independence movements across Latin America and the Caribbean.

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✈️ Travel Information for Haiti

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Best Time to Visit
November–March
Tropical, hurricane season June–November
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Cost of Travel
Budget
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Haiti travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Haiti on the Map

Street-level photo from Port-au-Prince
📍 Port-au-Prince · 1/2
via Mapillary

Google Street View not available here. Showing community photos via Mapillary (CC BY-SA).

🏆 Haiti World Rankings

1st
Independence
First Black republic and first Caribbean nation to gain independence (1804)
1st
Slave Revolution
Only successful slave revolution in history
1st
Voodoo
Voodoo is an official religion alongside Christianity
1st
Art
Haitian art is among the most vibrant and collected in the world

🏛 Must-See Places in Haiti

🗺️ Countries Bordering Haiti

Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Haiti

What is the capital of Haiti?

The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince.

What continent is Haiti in?

Haiti is located in North America, in the Caribbean region.

What currency does Haiti use?

Haiti uses the Haitian Gourde (HTG). The international calling code is +509.

What is the GDP of Haiti?

Haiti has a GDP of $20.4B, with a GDP per capita of $1,744.

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