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Country Code |
HT |
Country Calling Code |
+509 |
Country Profile |
A virtual destination guide to Haiti, this page is about many aspects of the "mountainous land" how the Taino indians named the island. Search and locate official web sites from the island state, and find comprehensive information on the nation in its diversity: The Haitian culture, history and geography. Get key information on Haiti's economy, education, science, environment, population, and government.
You will have access to news from Haiti and you may visit Haitian cities. Find maps and other information for adventure travel and tourism in Haiti. |
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Country Area |
27,750 km² (10,714 sq. mi.) |
Place to Visit |
Bassin Bleu
Labadee
Kokoye Beach
Gelee Beach
Saut-Mathurine
Ziplining Tour
Citadelle Laferrière
La Citadelle
Jacmel
Sans Souci Palace
Musee du Pantheon National Haitien |
News |
L'Agence Haïtienne de Presse
The Haitian Press Agency.
Haïti en Marche
Weekly News from Haiti (French).
Haitian Times
Haiti News.
Haïti Progrès
Haiti News.
Wehaitians.com
The scholarly journal of democracy and human rights.
International news sources
Haiti Star
Daily news and current events.
Yahoo! News Full Coverage-Haiti News
News agencies current news on Haiti. |
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Art Culture |
The Art of Haiti
Haitian artists and art history by MedaliaArt.
ArtMedia Haiti
Great contemporary Haitian art portal.
Sacred Arts of Haitian Vodou
Exhibition and information on Haiti and Haitian Vodou at American Museum of Natural History. |
Economy Business |
Banque de la République d'Haïti
Bank of the Republic of Haiti (in French). |
Transport |
Haiti Guide
Haiti travel and tourism guide by Island Connoisseur.
Windows on Haiti
An excellent guide to Haiti.
UHHP
The United Haitians Home Page.
Travel Advice
Regularly updated travel advice provided by the governments of various countries. |
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Tourism |
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Education |
Education and Research
Haitian Scientific Society (HSS) |
Visa Process |
NOTES FOR HAITI VISAS:
Maximum Stay: 90 days
May be obtained upon arrival
BEFORE YOU GO TO HAITI:
Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip
Your passport must have at least one blank visa page for entry and exit stamps
Your stay may be extended at local immigration for no more than 90 days |
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Additional Information |
Climate: Tropical, semiarid, high humidity in many coastal areas, mountains in east cut off trade winds.
Type: Republic with an elected government. Independence: 1 January 1804 (from France).
Constitution of the Republic of Haiti: March 1987.
Natural resources: Bauxite, copper, calcium carbonate, gold, marble. Agricultural Products: coffee, mangoes, sugarcane, rice, corn, cacao, sorghum, pulses, other fruits and vegetables.
Agriculture products: Coffee, mangoes, sugarcane, rice, corn, sorghum, wood.
Industries: Sugar refining, flour milling, textiles, cement, light assembly industries based on imported parts. |
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