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Haiti

North America · 11.4 million

About Haiti

Haiti, officially the Republic of Haiti, is a sovereign country located in North America, specifically within the Caribbean subregion. Its capital and largest urban centre is Port-au-Prince, and the country is home to approximately 11.9 million people. In its native languages, the country is known as “Haïti”, “Ayiti”. French and Haitian Creole are recognised as official or widely-spoken languages, shaping daily communication, education, government, and media throughout Haiti. The official currency in circulation is the Haitian gourde (G), used for all domestic transactions and price-tagged goods. Haiti is widely recognised for the Citadelle Laferrière fortress, vibrant naive art and Vodou heritage. People from Haiti are referred to as Haitian.

Geography & climate

Haiti covers approximately 27,750 km² of territory, making it a relatively compact country by land area. It shares a single land border with one neighbouring country, a geographic fact that has shaped its history, trade routes, and cultural exchange. Geographically, Haiti sits in the Northern and Western Hemisphere, at roughly 19.0° N, 72.4° W. Standard civil time follows UTC-05:00 year-round, simplifying scheduling for residents and visitors alike. The prevailing climate of Haiti can be summarised as: caribbean mountains & coast with tropical with hurricane risk. Local weather patterns naturally vary by altitude, latitude, and proximity to oceans or mountain ranges.

People, language & society

With roughly 11.9 million inhabitants, Haiti is a country of significant population size. Linguistic life is plural here: French and Haitian Creole are all in active use, with regional and minority tongues often adding further variety. Locals refer to their homeland as “Haïti” or “Ayiti”, a name with linguistic and historical roots that long predate modern borders. Citizens are formally known in English as Haitian, a demonym that appears in passports, official documents, and international reporting. Economically, the Haitian gourde (G) is the medium of exchange used by households and businesses, with exchange rates monitored by the country's central monetary authority.

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Practical travel & daily-life info

Visitors planning a trip to Haiti should familiarise themselves with the capital, Port-au-Prince, the local time zone (UTC-05:00), the local currency (Haitian gourde). The international dialling prefix is +509, which is required when phoning a Haiti number from abroad. Vehicles drive on the right side of the road, an important detail for anyone renting a car or crossing a land border by vehicle. The country's top-level internet domain is .ht, used by local businesses, government sites, and many news organisations. The working week traditionally starts on Monday, which affects business hours, banking, and public holidays.

Government & global standing

Haiti is recognised internationally as a sovereign, independent state. It is a member state of the United Nations, participating in the General Assembly and various specialised UN agencies. On the global stage, Haiti is generally classified within the North America region and more specifically the Caribbean subregion, alongside neighbouring states with shared geographic, historical, or economic ties.

Bordering countries

Haiti shares land borders with 1 country. Click any neighbour to read about it:

Did you know?

The 1804 revolution abolished slavery and established the second-ever American republic — history's only successful nation-wide slave uprising.

Haiti in the GlobeIQ atlas

Inside the GlobeIQ game, Haiti appears as a tougher puzzle reserved for geography fans who can pick up subtler hints. When the daily puzzle selects this country, players progressively unlock six hints — silhouette, climate and terrain, number of land borders, region, "known for" tagline, and finally the capital city — before a flag reveal confirms the answer. On its trophy card, Haiti carries the personality tags “🎨 Vibrant Folk Art” and “✊ Free Republic”, short flavour labels chosen to evoke the country's most recognisable cultural signatures. Adding Haiti to your personal atlas is one of 195 small wins on the road to a complete world map. Each correctly guessed nation also contributes to your running streak and unlocks milestone celebrations at 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 collected countries.

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