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The island of Hispaniola, the second largest island in the Caribbean, contains two separate countries; the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Columbus claimed Hispaniola in 1492, and it later became the major launching base for the Spanish conquest of the Caribbean, as well as the American mainland.

Subsequently, disease and slavery were introduced by the Spanish conquistadors, and the indigenous Arawak peoples were destroyed.

In the 17th Century, with the Spanish in control, the French established a colony on the island. The Spanish later ceded the western third of Hispaniola in 1697, which in 1804 became known as Haiti, at the conclusion of the Haitian Slave Revolt.

Since then, Haiti has been ruled by a seemingly-endless line of dictators; who imposed absolute obedience to their authority. That political turmoil has continually divided Haiti into a very small and wealthy elite, and a large underclass of people with little or no economic or political power.

At the beginning of the 21st century, Haiti did struggle to establish the legitimacy of its government and to improve the economic and social conditions of its people.

In 2004, once again, the people revolted, as they continued to search for freedom and equality - long absent in their beloved country of Haiti.

Read more about Haiti here!

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Haiti

Population 8,490,200

Capital City Port-au-Prince (1.4 million)

Languages French (official), French Creole (official)

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Official Currency Gourde

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Religions Catholic (80%), others

Latitude/Longitude 18º 54N, 72º 34W

Land Area 27,400 sq km (10,569 sq miles)

Landforms Haiti, occupying the western third of the island of Hispaniola, consists of two peninsulas, separated by the Gonave Gulf.

It's a rugged, mountainous land, dominated by three main massifs (mountain ranges). The highest point is Pic La Stelle in the Massif De La Selle. It stands at 8,793 ft. (2,680 m).

Lake Azuei and Lake of Miragoane are the only significant lakes. There are a few dozen small rivers, with the Artibonite the only major one.

Maps and more...

Haiti Outline Map here

Haiti Large Map here

Haiti CIA Map here!

Hispaniola Map(s) here

Caribbean page

North American Map here

West Indies Map here

Suggested Links

Haiti (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here!

Haitian Embassy (Washington D.C.) web site

Port Haiti web site

Windows on Haiti web site

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