A resilient nation where Haitian Creole poetry, vibrant art and the echo of a historic slave revolt shape daily life.
📖Overview
Haiti occupies the western half of Hispaniola, with Port‑au‑Prince anchoring a landscape of mountainous terrain and coastal plains. French and Haitian Creole coexist, and the country’s cultural expressions—painting, music, and dance—reflect a unique blend of African, French and indigenous influences rooted in its revolutionary past.
At a glance
Languages
French(Official)
Haitian Creole(Official)
Population11,743,000
CurrencyHaitian Gourde (HTG)
1 HTG = 0.007646 USD
1 USD = 130.78 HTG
Updated Oct 8, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCSource: frankfurter