Formerly, the Republic of Haiti was a French colony. With ten departments, it is situated in the Caribbean. It occupies the western portion of the island of Hispaniola and borders the Dominican Republic. Nord, Artibonite, and Ouest are the three most significant departments. The area of the Republic of Haiti is 27,750 square kilometers. With some semiarid areas in the east, it has a tropical climate overall. Rugged mountains, coastal plains, and valleys define its topography. There are more than 11.3 million people living there. With a population of over 2.7 million, Port au Prince serves as both the nation's capital and largest metropolis. Other significant cities in the country include Port-de-Paix, Pétionville, and Delmas..Toussain Louverture International Airport (PAP) is the biggest airport. named for Toussaint Louverture, the leader of the Haitian Revolution. It links the nation with locations in the Caribbean, North America, and France. A mixture of European, African, and Taino ancestry has affected the culture of the Republic of Haiti. Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion in the nation. French and Creole are the official languages of the nation. The Napoleonic Code had an impact on civil law, which forms the foundation of the legal system. A semi-presidential republic is the type of government in place. The elected head of state is President Ariel Henry. There are elections every five years..The Haitian Gourde (HTG), which is the official currency of the nation, is currently worth 148 US dollars. With an open economy, Haiti produces a GDP of about $19.9 billion. As a result, it now ranks 31st among the economies of Latin American and Caribbean nations. The per capita income is $1,819 in this area. Agriculture, industry, and services all contribute to GDP. International aid and the remittances from Haitians employed abroad are major drivers of the country's GDP. The primary export goods include garments, coffee, mangoes, sugar, cocoa, and textiles. At the moment, the Republic of Haiti is a developing travel destination with few attractions. It is renowned for both nature and its stunning beaches. One UNESCO World Heritage Site is natural.. Despite strong government promotion of tourism, few people travel for an overnight stay. The Furcy Forest, La Citadelle, La Ferriere, Jacmel, and Sans Souci Palace are a few of the popular tourist spots. Every year, 938,000 tourists arrive in Haiti. most of whom are day guests from cruise ships.
