Official Name: Republic of Haiti
Location and Area: Western part of the island of Hispaniola with an area of 27,750 square Km (10,714 square
miles); 50 mi. East of Cuba; 800 mi. Southeast of Miami, 9 States
Capital: Port-au-Prince
Official Languages: Creole, French
Population: 7,527,817 million with a growth rate of 1.8% per annum; 95% African descent, 5% mixed
Diaspora: 2.5 Million
Government: Republic type of government with a President directly elected by the people; a Prime Minister
designated by the President from the majority party in the two-chamber Parliament, or in the absence of a
majority, in consultation with the legislative leadership. President,Jean-Bertrand Aristide; Prime Minister : Yvon
Neptune.
Currency: Gourde; US$ 1 = Gdes 40 (October 2003)
Average Income per Capita: $90 - $360 per Year
Poverty: 80%
Time Zone: EST; GMT-5
Climate: Temperature is warm, ranging year-round from 70-93° F in the coastal regions, and 50-75 in the
mountainous areas; rainy seasons are April-May and August-October.
Ports: Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haïtien are the two major ports. Other ports include Miragoâne and St. Marc
Location and Area: Western part of the island of Hispaniola with an area of 27,750 square Km (10,714 square
miles); 50 mi. East of Cuba; 800 mi. Southeast of Miami, 9 States
Capital: Port-au-Prince
Official Languages: Creole, French
Population: 7,527,817 million with a growth rate of 1.8% per annum; 95% African descent, 5% mixed
Diaspora: 2.5 Million
Government: Republic type of government with a President directly elected by the people; a Prime Minister
designated by the President from the majority party in the two-chamber Parliament, or in the absence of a
majority, in consultation with the legislative leadership. President,Jean-Bertrand Aristide; Prime Minister : Yvon
Neptune.
Currency: Gourde; US$ 1 = Gdes 40 (October 2003)
Average Income per Capita: $90 - $360 per Year
Poverty: 80%
Time Zone: EST; GMT-5
Climate: Temperature is warm, ranging year-round from 70-93° F in the coastal regions, and 50-75 in the
mountainous areas; rainy seasons are April-May and August-October.
Ports: Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haïtien are the two major ports. Other ports include Miragoâne and St. Marc
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