Port-au-Prince
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Port-au-Prince is the capital and most populous city of Haiti, situated on the Gulf of Gonâve. Originally incorporated under French colonial rule in 1749, it served as the capital of the republic during Haiti's division. The city suffered catastrophic damage from the 2010 earthquake and faces ongoing gang violence.
Statistics
Area
36,040,000.00 km²
Population
1,200,000