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Haiti

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Why visit

Haiti holds major Caribbean heritage: the Citadelle Laferrière, Sans-Souci Palace, Jacmel's arts scene, mountain landscapes, and Vodou traditions. Current instability makes ordinary travel difficult, but the cultural importance is substantial.

How to use this result

Use it as a country shortlist

Haiti works best as a first-pass travel idea. Start with the region, season, and themes on this page, then compare flights, entry rules, safety guidance, and local transport before treating it as a real option.

Compare the capital and side trips

Use Port-au-Prince as the administrative starting point, then check whether the strongest trip idea is actually the capital, a coastal area, a nature route, or another city in Haiti.

At a glance

Location

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

Member state

ISO code

HT / HTI

Where in the world

19.0° - -72.4°

Haiti Open in Google Maps

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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

Dominican Republic

Traveler notes

The Citadelle and Sans-Souci Palace are UNESCO-listed
Jacmel is known for art, carnival masks, and gingerbread houses
Plan only with careful, current local guidance

Plan checks

Start research with the capital Port-au-Prince, then compare two or three other regions.
Check passport validity, visa rules, health requirements, and travel insurance for current conditions.
Verify swim safety, ocean conditions, and water-quality reports by month.
Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.

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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.

Frequently asked about Haiti

What is the capital of Haiti?

Port-au-Prince is the capital of Haiti.

What currency does Haiti use?

Haiti uses the Haitian gourde (G), ISO code HTG.

What languages are spoken in Haiti?

The primary languages are French and Haitian Creole.

Is Haiti landlocked?

No, Haiti has a coastline.

What countries border Haiti?

Haiti borders Dominican Republic.

What is the international calling code for Haiti?

The calling code is +509.

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