Haiti ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¹ is a fascinating country located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region. Officially known as Republic of Haiti, it is home to roughly 11.8 million people and covers an area of about 27,750 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Haiti — its capital Port-au-Prince, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Haiti on the map
Geographically, Haiti belongs to Caribbean within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 27,750 km², which makes it the 148th largest country or territory on Earth.
Haiti has a coastline as well as land borders with Dominican Republic — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Port-au-Prince, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how haitian life really works.
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Population and languages of Haiti
Around 11.8 million people live in Haiti, making it the 83rd most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Haiti is called a Haitian.
Haiti is multilingual: the languages spoken include French and Haitian Creole. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Haiti — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Haiti
The official currency is the Haitian gourde (HTG, symbol G). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Haiti is +509. Websites from the country typically use the .ht internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Haiti are its flag, its capital Port-au-Prince, and its approximate population of 11.8 million.
Neighbouring countries
Haiti shares borders with 1 country:
Fun facts about Haiti
- Haiti's flag emoji is ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¹ — its two-letter country code is HT and its three-letter code is HTI.
- Haiti covers 27,750 km², ranking 148th in the world by area.
- With about 11.8 million people, Haiti holds the 83rd spot in the world population ranking.
- Haiti is a member state of the United Nations.
- Haiti shares borders with 1 country.
Haiti — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Haiti?
- The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince.
- What is the population of Haiti?
- Haiti has a population of approximately 11,772,557 people, ranking 83rd in the world.
- Where is Haiti located?
- Haiti is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Haiti?
- The languages spoken in Haiti include French and Haitian Creole.
- What currency is used in Haiti?
- Haiti uses the Haitian gourde (HTG).
