Haiti

Haiti is a country located on the western part of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean, sharing the island with the Dominican Republic. The capital is Port-au-Prince. Haitian culture is unique, with strong African, French, and indigenous Taino influences, evident in the language (Haitian Creole and French), music, art, and religious traditions, such as Vodou. Haiti's economy is one of the poorest in the Western Hemisphere, due to a combination of historical, political, and natural factors, including deforestation, political instability, and natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes. Haiti has a significant history: it was the first black independent republic and the second country in the Americas to gain independence, following a slave revolution in 1804 against French colonial rule. Despite its economic and social challenges, Haiti is rich in culture and history, with a strong sense of national identity and resilience. Population of Haiti from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 11.1 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 11.3 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 11.4 million inhabitants. Capital (Port-au-Prince): Population in 2020: About 1.2 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Port-au-Prince: ~1.2 million Carrefour: ~511,345 Delmas: ~382,920 Pétion-Ville: ~283,052 Port-de-Paix: ~250,000 Croix-des-Bouquets: ~229,127 Jacmel: ~137,966 Cap-Haïtien: ~134,815 Léogâne: ~134,190 Les Cayes: ~125,799 Administrative Divisions: Haiti is divided into 10 departments. Some departments include: Artibonite, Centre, Grand'Anse, Nippes. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $8.4 billion. 2019: About $8.5 billion. 2020: About $8.3 billion. Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 13.2%. 2019: Approximately 13.0%. 2020: Approximately 13.9%. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 14.7%. 2019: Approximately 17.7%. 2020: Around 22.7%.