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About Haiti
It is in spite of its terrible poverty, overpopulation, and internal civil unrest that Haiti still managed to produce some of the most colorful and beautiful artwork, a lively musical culture, and a deeply spiritual people who have a buoyant sense of humor and a true passion for living that help them persevere through the day-to-day adversity of their country.
Haiti Facts
- Full Name: Republic of Haiti
- Capital City: Port-au-Prince
- Area: 27,750 sq km/10,714 sq miles
- Population: 8,300,000
- Time Zone: GMT/UTC -4 ()
- Languages: French (official)
- Religion: 80% Catholic, 16% Protestant, approximately 50% involved in Voodoo)
- Currency: Gourde (G)
- Electricity: 110V 60HzHz
- Electric Plug Details: Japanese-style plug with two parallel flat blades; American-style plug with two parallel flat blades above a circular grounding pin
- Country Dialing Code: 509
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