Haiti

Haiti Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Haiti
Common NameHaiti – /ˈheɪ.ti/
NationalityHaitian(s) – noun, Haitian – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1804 (from France)
Administrative Divisions10 departments
Total Population11.5 million (#83) with 59.7% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasPort-au-Prince (capital city)
Major LanguagesHaitian Creole (official), French (official)
Electricity Access47.1% of total population
Internet Access39% of total population
CurrencyGourdes (HTG)
Real GDP (PPP)$32.9 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$2,900 (#197) – 2021 estimate
Total Area27,750 sq km / 10,714 sq mi (#147) with 0.7% water area
Geographic RegionAmericas – Caribbean Islands
Bordering CountriesDominican Republic
Bordering Water BodiesCaribbean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean

National Anthem: “The Dessalines Song”