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Official Name	Republic of Haiti
Common Name	Haiti
ISO Codes	HT, HTI, 332
Internet TLD	.ht
Calling Code	+509
Capital City	Port-au-Prince
Largest City	Port-au-Prince
Coordinates	18.5° N, 72.3° W
Time Zone	UTC−5
Population (2025 est.)	~11.7 million
Area	27,750 km²
Population Density	~420 per km²
Languages	Haitian Creole, French
Currency	Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Driving Side	Right
GDP (Nominal)	~USD 14 billion
GDP (PPP)	~USD 33 billion
GDP Per Capita	~USD 1,200 (PPP ~3,000)
HDI	0.535 (Low)
Literacy Rate	~62%
Life Expectancy	~64 years
Unemployment	~14% (estimated)
Inflation	High (often >40%)
Leaders	President (Vacant since 2021); Prime Minister leads government
Continent & Subregion	North America — Caribbean
National Day	January 1 (Independence Day)
National Sport	Football (Soccer)
National Dish	Griot (fried pork)
National Anthem	La Dessalinienne

Located on the western side of the island of Hispaniola, sharing a border with the Dominican Republic.
Coastlines along the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
Geography includes mountains, valleys, coastal plains, and offshore islands.
Climate: tropical with rainy and dry seasons; prone to hurricanes.
Best time to visit: December–April (dry season).
Important national parks: Macaya National Park, La Visite National Park.
Biodiversity includes orchids, hummingbirds, frogs, and unique island wildlife.
Environmental challenges: deforestation, earthquakes, hurricanes, soil erosion.

Population ~11.7 million.
Median age ~24 years.
Ethnic groups: Predominantly Afro-Haitian; small mixed-race and other minorities.
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Vodou (widely practiced), and other Christian denominations.
Urban population: ~60%.
Major cities: Port-au-Prince, Cap-Haïtien, Gonaïves, Les Cayes.

Originally inhabited by the Taíno people.
Colonized by Spain and later France.
Site of the only successful slave revolution in history.
Became the first Black republic and the second independent nation in the Americas on January 1, 1804.
Key revolutionary figure: Jean-Jacques Dessalines.
20th century saw U.S. occupation (1915–1934) and political instability.
Recent history includes the 2010 earthquake, political unrest, and economic challenges.

Semi-presidential republic, currently under transitional governance.
President vacant; Prime Minister serving as acting head of government.
Legislature: Bicameral (Senate and Chamber of Deputies) — often inactive due to political crises.
Judiciary: Supreme Court of Haiti.
Divided into 10 departments.
Key issues: instability, corruption, security concerns, rebuilding efforts.

One of the poorest economies in the Western Hemisphere.
Major industries: agriculture, textiles, manufacturing, tourism (limited), remittances.
Main exports: apparel, cocoa, mangoes, essential oils (including vetiver).
Main imports: food, fuel, machinery, manufactured goods.
Strengths: young workforce, agricultural potential, strong diaspora support.
Weaknesses: political instability, poor infrastructure, natural disasters.
GDP sectors: Services (~57%), Industry (~19%), Agriculture (~24%).

Deeply rooted in African, French, Caribbean, and indigenous influences.
Known for vibrant art, music, storytelling, and Vodou traditions.
Key festivals: Carnival, Rara, Independence Day feasts.
Traditional dress includes bright, colorful garments influenced by African heritage.
Music styles: kompa, rara, mizik rasin.
Languages: Haitian Creole (widely spoken), French (official and administrative).

National dish: Griot — marinated and fried pork, often served with pikliz.
Other iconic dishes: Tasso, Legim, Diri ak Pwa (rice and beans), Soup Joumou.
Street foods: patties, fritay, tablet (peanut brittle).
Beverages: rum, kremas, coffee, fruit juices.

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