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).
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.
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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UNESCO mountain fortress built after independence — the most impressive military structure in the Americas
UNESCO ruins of the palace built by King Henri Christophe — Haiti's Versailles
A series of turquoise natural pools and waterfalls hidden in the mountains near Jacmel
A charming coastal city known for its iron market, colonial architecture and Carnival
The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince.
The official language(s) of Haiti are French / Haitian Creole.
The population of Haiti is approximately 11.7M.
Haiti uses the Haitian Gourde (HTG).
Haiti is located in North America, in the Caribbean region.
Haiti has a GDP of $20.4B, with a GDP per capita of $1,744.
The best time to visit Haiti is November–March. The climate is Tropical, hurricane season June–November.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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