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🇭🇹 Haiti Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Haiti is a country in Caribbean, North America. It covers a total area of 27,750 km² and has a coastline of 1,771 km. It shares land borders with 1 country.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
North America
geographical region
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Region
Caribbean
sub-region
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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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Coastline
1,771 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC-5
UTC offset
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Independence
1804
established
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Climate
Tropical, hurricane season June–November
general type

Location and Position

Haiti is situated in Caribbean, within the broader continent of North America. The country has a coastline of 1,771 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Haiti covers a total area of 27,750 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 11.7M across this area, the population density is 422/km². The capital city is Port-au-Prince.

Climate

The climate of Haiti is tropical, hurricane season june–november. The best time to visit is generally November–March, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Haiti

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Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Haiti located?

Haiti is located in Caribbean, North America. The capital city is Port-au-Prince.

How large is Haiti?

Haiti has a total area of 27,750 km² with a population density of 422/km².

What countries border Haiti?

Haiti shares land borders with: Dominican Republic.

What is the climate of Haiti?

The climate of Haiti is Tropical, hurricane season June–November. The best time to visit is November–March.

What timezone is Haiti in?

Haiti observes UTC-5 timezone.

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