Haiti, [ b ] officially the Republic of Haiti, [ c ][ d ] is a country on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, east of Cuba and Jamaica, and south of The Bahamas.

Jan 29, 2025 · Haiti, country in the Caribbean Sea that includes the western third of the island of Hispaniola and such smaller islands as Gonâve, Tortue (Tortuga), Grande Caye, and Vache. The capital is Port-au-Prince.

May 21, 2024 · Haiti is the first nation ever to successfully gain independence through a slave revolt. The US refuses to recognise the new country, fearful of the potential impact the...

Located in the Caribbean, Haiti (View: A Map of Haiti) occupies the western third of the island of Hispaniola, with the Dominican Republic in the eastern two-thirds. With an area of about 10,714 square miles, Haiti is approximately the size of the state of Maryland.

Dec 22, 2021 · On 4 October 2016, Hurricane Matthew made landfall in Haiti, resulting in over 500 deaths and causing extensive damage to crops, houses, livestock, and infrastructure. Currently the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti continues to experience bouts of political instability.

Dec 6, 2023 · Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, as well as one of the most unequal in wealth distribution. Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic. Caribbean, western one-third of the island of Hispaniola, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of the Dominican Republic.

Mar 13, 2024 · Chaos has gutted Port-au-Prince and Haiti's government, a crisis brought on by decades of political disruption, a series of natural disasters and a power vacuum left by the president's...

Feb 5, 2025 · Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic.

Haiti (Haitian Creole: Ayiti; French: Haïti), officially the Republic of Haiti (Haitian Creole: Repiblik d Ayiti; French: République d'Haïti) is a country on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. The other country on the island is the Dominican Republic.

Nov 11, 2024 · Haiti, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Antilles", is a true cultural and historical gem, ready to amaze travelers from around the world.