Haiti

The Republic of Haiti is the 3rd largest Caribbean nation. It is located on the island of Hispaniola, along with the Dominican Republic.

Interesting Facts

• First independent nation in Latin America/Caribbean
• Only predominantly French-speaking independent nation in the Americas
• In its native French is called "The Pearl of the Antilles" because of its natural beauty
• The poorest country in the Americas

A poor neighborhood in Port-au-Prince