Facts About Haiti

Did You Know?

• Haiti was the very first independent country in Latin America


• Haiti was the first black led republic in the entire world


• In 1804 it gained freedom from slavery and won it's independence


• Haiti is the poorest nation in the Americas

Location

Found on the western part of Hispaniola, Haiti is the third largest country in the Caribbean. It shares a 224 mile border with the Dominican Republic and has a total area of 10,714 square miles.

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Outline Map of Haiti, on the Island of Hispaniola, showing Haiti in red.

The Name

Ayiti, meaning land of high mountains in Haitian Creole, was named for the mountains on the islands western side.

The Spanish changed the name from Haiti to Santo Domingo. In 1697 the island was formally divided into Santo Domingo and Saint-Domingue. On January 1, 1804, Saint-Domingo no longer existed and the modern Haiti was born, returning to it's original pre-Spanish name.

Conclusion

We've put together a collection of interesting facts in our Haiti pages for you to enjoy. Take your time and have a look around.

Perhaps you'll even learn some interesting bits of information about this little country of the Caribbean that's had more than it's fair share of adversity and challenges.


Flag Of Haiti

National Symbols of Haiti

Haitian People

Haitian Culture

Haiti Education

Geography of Haiti

Deforestation In Haiti

Haiti Economy

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