ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¹ Haiti
Republic of Haiti
Basic Information
Capital
Port-au-Prince
Region
Americas
/ Caribbean
Population
12,200,000
Area
27,560 km²
Currencies
Haitian gourde (G)
Languages
French, Haitian Creole
About Haiti
Haiti's history is deeply intertwined with the transatlantic slave trade and colonial exploitation. Originally inhabited by the TaÃno people, the island was claimed by Spain in 1492 and later ceded to France. The French colony of Saint-Domingue became incredibly wealthy through sugar production, relying heavily on enslaved African labor. The Haitian Revolution, beginning in 1791, was a pivotal moment, resulting in Haiti becoming the first independent Black republic in 1804. Despite achieving independence, Haiti faced significant economic and political challenges, including international isolation and crippling debt.
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
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HTIFlag Emoji
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Political Information
System of Government
Semi-Presidential Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes
