Haiti at a Glance

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Population: 10 million , nearly 52% in urban areas.

GDP per Capita: 

1200$ (PPP).

Land Area:

27,750 sq km

Capital:

Port-au-Prince

Main cities:

Port-au-Prince

4 005 741 habitants

Cap-Haitien

359 006 habitants

Gonaives

228 725 habitants

Les Cayes 

90,000 habitants

Climate:

Tropical

Languages:

Creole and French - Many professionals
speak English and/or Spanish

Currency:

Gourde (G). 1 G = 100 centimes.
Free market exchange rate since 1991.
2010 Average exchange rate G41.2: US$1

Form of Government:

Democracy. President, National Assembly and Senate

 
                            

Sources (IHSI,WBG, CIA Factbook)

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