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Haiti
Port-au-Prince · Americas
Overview
Haiti (Haitian Creole: Ayiti, French: Haïti) is a Caribbean country on the western half of the island of Hispaniola. The poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, the country suffers from a myriad of social, economic, and political problems and since the 1950s, it has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. However, for those with patience and an open mind, Haiti reveals a rich culture that is unique among post-colonial nations. This is the only country in the world that was established by a successful slave revolt, the first country in the Americas to abolish slavery, and all of the country's first leaders were former slaves. Haiti has a sizeable diaspora around the world, and many influential figures including W.E.B. Du Bois, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable (the founder of Chicago) and former Canadian Governor-General Michaëlle Jean were of Haitian origin.
Country facts
Flag
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Capital
Port-au-Prince
Region
Americas
Subregion
Caribbean
Area
27,750 km²
Landlocked
No
Independent
Yes
UN member
Yes
ISO code
HT · HTI
Official name
Republic of Haiti
Coordinates
19.00, -72.42
External sources
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