Haiti
Republic of Haiti
People: Haitian
Haiti is located in Caribbean and has a population of around 11.9 million. Its capital city is Port-au-Prince, and the most widely spoken official language is French.
By the numbers, Haiti is the 81st most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.15% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 143rd out of 196, with a population density of roughly 428 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Haiti — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Haiti |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Port-au-Prince |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Caribbean |
| Population | 11,867,032 |
| Area | 27,750 km² |
| Currency | Haitian gourde (HTG) G |
| Official Languages | French, Haitian Creole |
| Dialling Code | +509 |
| Internet TLD | .ht |
| Timezone | UTC-05:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | HT / HTI |
| Borders | Dominican Republic |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Haiti
What is the capital and currency of Haiti?
The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince and the currency is the Haitian gourde (HTG), symbol G.
What is the capital of Haiti?
The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince.
What currency does Haiti use?
Haiti uses the Haitian gourde (HTG, symbol: G).
What language do they speak in Haiti?
The official languages of Haiti are French and Haitian Creole.
What is the dialling code for Haiti?
The international dialling code for Haiti is +509.
What side of the road does Haiti drive on?
Haiti drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Haiti
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