Geography
Haiti is in Caribbean, North America. Its listed coordinates are 19, -72.41666666; it has Dominican Republic.
Neighboring countries: Dominican Republic
North America
Haiti
Haiti is a country in Caribbean. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Port-au-Prince
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean
- Population
- 11.9 million
- Area
- 27,750 km²
- Currency
- Haitian gourde (HTG)
- Official language
- French, Haitian Creole
- Calling code
- +509
- Internet TLD
- .ht
- Time zone
- UTC-05:00
Haiti map preview: 19.00, -72.42
People and Culture
Haiti uses French, Haitian Creole in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Haiti varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Haiti is recorded with the official name Republic of Haiti. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Port-au-Prince
- Caribbean cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Port-au-Prince
- Time zone data: UTC-05:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Haiti is grouped under North America.
- Haiti has a listed area of 27,750 km².
- Haiti is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Haiti
What is the capital of Haiti?
The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince.
What continent is Haiti in?
Haiti is in North America.
What currency does Haiti use?
Haiti uses the Haitian gourde.
What language is spoken in Haiti?
French, Haitian Creole is listed for Haiti in this database.