The Republic of Haiti, known as simply Haiti, is a Caribbean country on the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Haiti was the first republic in the world which was led by African ex-slaves when it won independence in 1804. It was also the first independent nation in Latin America. The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince, and the official languages are Creole and French.
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The online edition of the Weekly Haitian Times offers local and Haitian news and sports reporting, as well as articles on business, arts and culture, with access to the full content of the publication available by subscription. - Daily Haitian Times
http://www.haitiantimes.com/
With a focus on Haiti and topics of interest to Haitians, the site presents facts on Haiti, along with featured stories, event schedules, and an online store. Other resources include the text of the Kreyol Bible and the Haitian National Anthem in English and in French. - Everything Haitian
http://www.everythinghaitian.com/
HHF is headquartered in Jérémie, an isolated area in the western end of Haiti. The organization's purpose and history are defined, along with its programs, administrative structure, contacts, and support information. - Haitian Health Foundation
http://www.haitianhealthfoundation.org/
This Haitian resource features a history, and some brief facts about the country, a map, and information on trip planning, religion and voodoo, Haitian creole, an earthquake map, and other data of interest to tourists. - Traveling Haiti
http://www.travelinghaiti.com/
The crisis map for the nation of Haiti includes updated information about various emergencies, such as public health and security threats, infrastructure damage, and natural hazards, along with available services. Incident reports may be submitted through the site. - Ushahidi
http://haiti.ushahidi.com/