Haiti, [a] officially the Republic of Haiti, [b][c] is a country in the Caribbean on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, east of Cuba and Jamaica, and south of the Bahamas.

6 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Haiti, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government. Haiti was the second country in the …

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1 day ago · At least 3 people have been killed in Haiti as Tropical Storm Melissa causes devastating flooding in the Caribbean, and meteorologists warn the storm could become a …

5 days ago · Haiti’s current crisis is marked by widespread violence, political instability, and a breakdown of law enforcement. Gangs have seized control of key urban areas, launching …

2 days ago · Haiti will not hold a general election before the end of the current interim government's mandate next February, the head of the country's electoral council told Reuters …

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In 2024, Haiti’s multidimensional crisis reached catastrophic levels. Criminal groups united under the “Viv Ansanm” coalition intensified large-scale and coordinated attacks that brought the...

1 day ago · By early next week, we might be talking about a Category 5 hurricane, but widespread flooding is going to be the most impactful threat from Melissa. Here's how bad it could get in …

Second largest Caribbean Island, Haiti is situated 77 km southeast of Cuba. Haiti occupies the western third of the island it shares with the Dominican Republic and has 1530 km of coast line.