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Surface: Haiti has a total area of nearly 27,750 sq km.

Population:  This country has a total population of 8,706,500, comprising 80% Roman Catholics, 16% Protestants, 1% with no affiliation to any religion and 3% others.

System of government: Haiti has a republican government.

Capital: Port-au-Prince, with a population of around 1,277,000, is the capital.

Religion: Christianity is the dominant religion in the country.

Official Language: French and Creole are the state languages.

Government: Haiti has a republican government.

Climate: The country has a tropical climate.

Units of measure and electricity: The standard system of measurement is the metric system while the official unit of electricity is 110V, 60Hz.

Time Zone: Haiti’s time zone is GMT – 5.

Currency: Haiti Gourde (1€ = 51.40 HTG)

Travel documents required: Visitors from all nations require a valid passport. Leaving a few Western nations, citizens from all other nations need a valid visa.
Economy

Haiti’s economy is not in a very good state with 80% of its population living below the poverty line. Majority of the population is dependent on the agriculture sector, mainly practising subsistence farming. It also suffers from the problem of mass unemployment.

The average daily expenses for a tourist visiting the country will be anywhere $45 and $100. There are numerous guest houses that charge up to $40 which normally includes the cost of two meals as well.

Cities: Vacations and Tourism
Les Cayes Petionville Port-au-Prince

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