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Haiti

Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic and holds a distinct place in history as the first Black led republic, with a culture shaped by French colonial history and African heritage.

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Capital: Port-au-Prince

Population: ~11.6 million

Government Type: Semi-presidential republic

GDP: ~$20 billion

Currency: Haitian Gourde (HTG)

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Sources: Wikidata, World Bank Open Data · Last reviewed by editorial team.

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