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Haiti, officially the Republic of Haiti, is a country on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, east of Cuba and Jamaica, and south of The Bahamas. It occupies the western three-eighths of the island, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Haiti is the third largest country in the Caribbean, and with an estimated population of 11.4 million, is the mo… See more
Etymology
Haiti (also earlier Hayti) comes from the indigenous Taíno language and means "land of high mountains"; … See more
History
The island of Hispaniola, of which Haiti occupies the western three-eighths, has been inhabited since around 6,000 years ago by Native Americans who are thought to have arrived from Central or northern South Ame… See more
Official languagesFrench · Haitian Creole
Ethnic groups95% Black · 5% Mixed or White
GovernmentUnitary semi-presidential republic under an interim government
LegislatureNational Assembly
1492
Christopher Columbus lands on Hispaniola
1697
France gains western Hispaniola from Spain
1791
Slave revolt led by Toussaint Louverture begins
1804
Haiti declares independence from France
Geography
Haiti forms the western three-eighths of Hispaniola, the second largest island in the Greater Antilles. At 27,750 km (10,710 sq mi) Haiti is the third largest country in the Caribbean behind Cuba and the Dominican Republic, … See more
Government and politics
The government of Haiti is a semi-presidential republic, a multiparty system wherein the president of Haiti is head of state and elected directly by popular elections held every five years. The prime minister of … See more
Economy
Haiti's per capita GDP is $1,800 and its GDP is $19.97 billion (2017 estimates). The country uses the Haitian gourde as its currency. Despite its tourism industry, Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the Americas, … See more
Infrastructure
Haiti has two main highways that run from one end of the country to the other. The northern highway, Route Nationale No. 1 (National Highway One), originates in Port-au-Prince, winding through the coastal towns of … See more
Demographics
In 2018, Haiti's population was estimated to be about 10,788,000. In 2006, half of the population was younger than age 20. In 1950, the first formal census gave a total population of 3.1 million. Haiti averages approximat… See more
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Haiti, country in the Caribbean Sea that includes the western third of the island of Hispaniola an…
Haiti, whose population is almost entirely descended from African slaves, won independence from France in 1804, making it the second country in the Americas, after the United States, to free itself from colonial rule. Over the centuries, however, economic, political, and social difficulties as wel…
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Mar 13, 2024 · A long-simmering crisis in Haiti has come to a head as its leader remains stranded in Puerto Rico while its people starve and live in fear of rampant violence.
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3 things to know about the current crisis in Haiti - NPR
Mar 5, 2024 · Almost three years after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, Haiti has been in free-fall. Elections haven't been held since 2017, so the term for every elected official …
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Mar 11, 2024 · Haiti is fast descending into anarchy. Over the weekend, the violence in the capital Port-au-Prince ramped up once again. Heavily armed gangs attacked the National Palace and …
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Wars and revolutions in Haiti's history
The Haitian Revolution (1791-1804) was a successful anti-slavery and anti-colonial uprising that led to the independence of Haiti from France and the establishment of the first black republic in the Americas.
Haitian Revolution
The United States occupation of Haiti (1915-1934) was a military intervention that aimed to stabilize Haiti after a series of political upheavals and protect US interests. The occupation resulted in political and economic reforms, but also provoked resistance and resentment from the Haitian population.
United States occupation of Haiti
The Duvalier dynasty (1957-1986) was a dictatorship that ruled Haiti with an iron fist and a cult of personality. The father-son duo of François 'Papa Doc' and Jean-Claude 'Baby Doc' Duvalier suppressed opposition, exploited the poor, and committed human rights abuses. They were eventually ousted by popular protests and international pressure.
Duvalier dynasty
The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a devastating natural disaster that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010. The quake killed more than 200,000 people, injured more than 300,000, and displaced more than 1.5 million. The earthquake also damaged or destroyed vital infrastructure, including the presidential palace, the parliament, and the main seaport.
2010 Haiti earthquake
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