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3 days ago · Haiti, country in the Caribbean Sea that includes the western third of the island of Hispaniola and such smaller islands as Gonâve, Tortue (Tortuga), Grande Caye, and Vache. The capital is Port-au-Prince.
- Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince, capital, chief port, and commercial centre...
- Climate
Haiti - Tropical, Humid, Rainy: Haiti has a warm, humid...
- Facts & Stats
Geographical and historical treatment of Haiti, including...
- The Haitian Revolution
Haiti - Slavery, Revolution, Independence: The revolution...
- Early Period
Haiti - Colonialism, Revolution, Independence: The island...
- Military Regimes, Duvaliers
Haiti - Military Regimes, Duvaliers: In October 1937 troops...
- Housing
Haiti - Housing, Poverty, Infrastructure: More than half of...
- Cap-Haïtien
Cap-Haïtien, city, northern Haiti. Founded in 1670 by the...
- Port-au-Prince
May 24, 2024 · Caribbean Sea, suboceanic basin of the western Atlantic Ocean, lying between latitudes 9° and 22° N and longitudes 89° and 60° W. It is approximately 1,063,000 square miles (2,753,000 square km) in extent.
May 21, 2024 · Haiti became the world's first black-led republic and the first independent Caribbean state when it threw off French colonial control and slavery in the early 19th Century.
2 hours ago · Updated 9:14 PM PDT, May 30, 2024. May 24 - 30, 2024. Bolivians paid tribute to Jesus Christ in one of the country’s biggest and most extravagant festivals, featuring a mixture of Catholicism and Indigenous beliefs. Due to rising sea levels, about 300 Indigenous Guma families are set to relocate from Gardi Sugdub island on Panama’s ...
May 22, 2024 · A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti’s southern peninsula in 2021, causing well over 2,000 deaths; an estimated 500,000 required emergency humanitarian aid. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, as well as one of the most unequal in wealth distribution.
May 19, 2024 · Haiti, a vibrant and culturally rich country located in the Caribbean, is a captivating destination that offers an abundance of natural beauty, historical significance, and a resilient spirit. With a tumultuous past and ongoing challenges, Haiti continues to capture the interest and curiosity of travelers from around the world.
May 24, 2024 · Essential guide to the cruise port in Labadee (Royal Caribbean's private resort in Haiti): where ships dock, the terminal, how to get around, best things to do, how to explore on your own and shore excursions, beaches, cabanas, shopping, lunch, and all must-know. By: Editor-in-Chief. Updated: May 30, 2023.