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• HaitiSHORT INFORMATION
• Overview• Geography
• Water source
• Climate
• Capital
• Administrative structure
• Language and population
• Political structure
• Monetary unit
• Religion
• Medicine (health)
• Education
HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS
• Christmas• New Year
• Easter
• Other holidays
• Wedding
• Cultural features
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
• National cuisine• Alcoholic beverages
• Coffee and Tea
FOR TOURIST
• Important Addresses• What should I see?
• Hotels
• Restaurants
Overview of Haiti
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Haiti is a Caribbean country. It occupies the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic.
Area
Total 27,750 km2 (140th)
Water (%) 0.7
Population
2009 estimate 10,188,000 (82nd)
Density 325.59/km2 (31st)
843.31/sq mi
Currency: Gourde (HTG)
Time zone
(UTC-5)
Drives on the right
Internet TLD: .ht
Calling code: 509
Officially name: The Republic of Haiti
Capital: Port-au-Prince
Largest city: Port-au-Prince
Official language: French, Haitian Creole
Government: Semi-presidential republic
Capital: Port-au-Prince
Largest city: Port-au-Prince
Official language: French, Haitian Creole
Government: Semi-presidential republic
Haiti is a Caribbean country. It occupies the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic.
Area
Total 27,750 km2 (140th)
Water (%) 0.7
Population
2009 estimate 10,188,000 (82nd)
Density 325.59/km2 (31st)
843.31/sq mi
Currency: Gourde (HTG)
Time zone
(UTC-5)
Drives on the right
Internet TLD: .ht
Calling code: 509
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