Why visit
Port-au-Prince is the capital of Haiti. A practical starting point for museums, food, and onward routes into the country.
Haiti at a glance
Country center
19.0°, -72.4°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
27,750 km²
10,714 mi²
Country population
11.6 million
417/km²
Subregion
Caribbean
Currency
Haitian gourde (G)
HTG
Dial
+509
Languages
French, Haitian Creole
Demonym
Haitian
Internet
.ht
UN
Member state
ISO code
HT / HTI
Where in the world
19.0° · -72.4°
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Did you know
- Haiti was the first Black republic in the world and the second independent nation in the Americas (1804), after the US.
- The Citadelle Laferrière is the largest fortress in the Western Hemisphere: built after independence to defend against French reconquest.
- Haitian Creole, spoken by nearly all Haitians, is an official language alongside French.
Bordering Haiti
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
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Frequently asked about Port-au-Prince
What currency is used in Port-au-Prince?
Port-au-Prince uses the Haitian gourde (G), ISO code HTG.
What languages are spoken in Haiti?
The primary languages are French and Haitian Creole.
What is the international calling code for Haiti?
The calling code is +509.
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