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Haiti: flag, capital and facts

Haiti is a country in Caribbean (North America). Its capital is Port-au-Prince. Population — 11,772,557. Area — 27,750 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.

The flag of Haiti

Blue over red with a white square holding the crest.

The capital of Haiti — Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince is the capital of Haiti. Port-au-Prince means 'the prince's port'.

Facts about Haiti

Official name: Republic of Haiti
Capital: Port-au-Prince
Continent: North America
Region: Caribbean
Population: 11,772,557
Area: 27,750 km²
Currency: HTG (G)
Status: UN member state
Coordinates: 19°, -72.41666666°

How to remember the name

The nameHaiti shares one island with the Dominican Republic.

Did you know?

Haiti and the Dominican Republic share one island, Hispaniola.

Other countries of Caribbean

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