Haiti flag

Country in North America

Haiti

Haiti belongs to North America. The capital city is Port-au-Prince.

CapitalPort-au-Prince
LanguageFrench, Haitian Creole
CurrencyHaitian gourde
Population11.9M

Key Facts

RegionCaribbean
GovernmentPresidential republic
Independence1804
Area27,750 km2
Population density419/km2
Time zoneEST (UTC-5)
Calling code+509
Drives onRight

Quick View

HDI
0.535
Safety index
25.0
Internet access
38%
Life expectancy
63.5

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Pic la Selle2,680 m
Pic Macaya2,347 m
Morne Bossa2,240 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity85%
  • Vodou / Other13%
  • No religion2%
  • Islam0%

Why Visit

Citadelle LaferriereA UNESCO hilltop fortress — the largest in the Americas — built after independence.
First Black RepublicThe only nation born from a successful slave rebellion, in 1804.
JacmelA colonial port city with Art Nouveau architecture and a vibrant carnival tradition.
Haitian ArtA globally recognised tradition of vibrant painting, metalwork and wood sculpture.
Labadee BeachesSecluded beaches on a private peninsula on the north coast.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Port-au-Prince
942k
Carrefour
511k
Delmas
396k

Climate Overview

26CJan avg.
29CJul avg.
1,400 mmYearly rainfall
TropicalClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyHaitian gourde
Official languageFrench, Haitian Creole
National day1 January
Electricity110V, Type A/B