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Haiti Travel Information


Haiti Flag The Republic of Haiti (French: République d'Haiti) is a Caribbean country. The occupies the eastern half of the island of Hispaniola, and is bordered to the West by the Dominican Republic.

As of 2009, the population of Haiti was estimated to be 9,035,536. The capital and largest city in the country is Port-au-Prince, which is believed to have a population of about 1.1 million, with perhaps 1.7 million living in the city's metropolitan area.

Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere, and has frequently experienced political violence, most recently in 2004, when there was an armed rebellion of the then president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Sadly, the country was also hit by a major earthquake in 2010. The earthquake caused a huge amount of destruction, left many people homeless, and resulted in huge numbers of casualties. The exact number of deaths from the 2010 earthquake will probably never be known, but likely are in excess of 150,000.

Map of Haiti, Caribbean
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Houses and People Walking in Dry River Bed Caused by Erosion, Near Petionville, Haiti, West Indies
Houses and People Walking in Dry River Bed Caused by Erosion, Near Petionville, Haiti, West Indies Photographic Print
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Market Scene, Downtown, Port Au Prince, Haiti, West Indies, Central America
Market Scene, Downtown, Port Au Prince, Haiti, West Indies, Central America Photographic Print
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Here are some books about travel to Haiti:

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Dominican Republic & Haiti (Country Travel Guide)
By Paul Clammer & Kevin Raub

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Paperback (368 pages)

Dominican Republic & Haiti (Country Travel Guide)
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“Much more than beach resorts, the Dominican Republic is one of the Caribbean’s most geographically diverse countries, with an evocative colonial history and warm welcoming people.” – Michael Grosberg, Lonely Planet Writer

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Inside This Book…

3 authors
15 weeks of research
1900 miles of tropical coastline
Exclusive coverage of post-earthquake Haiti
Inspirational photos
Clear, easy-to-use maps
In-depth background
At-a-glance practical info
Comprehensive planning tools
Easy-to-read layout
Lonely Planet Dominican Republic & Haiti (Country Travel Guide)
By Paul Clammer & J. M. Porup

Lonely Planet
Paperback (400 pages)

Lonely Planet Dominican Republic & Haiti (Country Travel Guide)
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Discover the Dominican Republic and Haiti

Plunge down the Rio Yaque del Norte, paddling for dear life
Witness the chanting, drumming and spiritual release of a Haitian Vodou ceremony
Hang with the Grand Rue artists, watching them turn scrap metal into cyberpunk art
Sip some of the world's finest blends at the Polo Organic Coffee Festival

In This Guide

Three authors, 105 days of in-country research, countless plates of 'the flag' (red beans, white rice and green plantains)
Expanded coverage of Haitian culture, Dominican Republic outdoor activities and off-trail adventures in each country
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Haitian Creole Phrasebook: Essential Expressions for Communicating in Haiti
By Jowel C. Laguerre

McGraw-Hill
Paperback (224 pages)

Haitian Creole Phrasebook: Essential Expressions for Communicating in Haiti
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The essential terms you need to communicate with the nation’s 8-plus million Haitian Creole speakers

If you are travelling to Haiti to help with the relief effort or to aid in its rebuilding, Haitian Creole Phrasebook is your must-have resource. In addition to featuring content specifically related to relief and rebuilding, this book also covers the basic topics such as introducing yourself, asking for directions, giving instructions, or asking for information. A separate section is devoted to key words and phrases related to relief efforts from communicating with medical personnel to construction and engineering terminology

Features:

  • A mini-dictionary includes essential vocabulary for quick reference
  • An 30-minute audio download that features key words and phrases
  • Vital vocabulary and phrases relevant to relief and rebuilding processes

McGraw-Hill will donate a percentage of sales to the Haitian rebuilding effort.

Topics include: Basic Vocabulary, Basics of Haitian Creole, Greetings and Wishes, Expressing Preferences and Opinions, Numbers, Time, and Weather, Family, People, and Description, Communication, Living and Working in Haiti, Transportation and Directions, Money and Shopping, Accommodations, Food and Drink, Specialized Vocabulary, Earthquake, Construction Rebuilding, Relief Effort, Medical Vocabulary, Security, Resources

Haiti & the Dominican Republic: The Island of Hispaniola (Bradt Travel Guide Haiti & the Dominican Republic: The Island of Hispaniola)
By Ross Velton

Bradt Travel Guides
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Haiti & the Dominican Republic: The Island of Hispaniola (Bradt Travel Guide Haiti & the Dominican Republic: The Island of Hispaniola)
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Together, Haiti and the Dominican Republic form the island of Hispaniola. Haiti is virgin territory for the low-impact traveler while the Dominican Republic has a well-developed tourist infra-structure with both excellent beaches and accommodations. With easy cross-border travel between the two countries, this guide is targeted at the independent traveler, enabling them to explore off the beaten track and providing all the necessary practical information. Hikes through the lush tropical jungle of the interior, mountain biking, and whale watching can all be experienced. Hispaniola is a good base for island hopping in this part of the Caribbean and information on this feature is given in the guide with a special section for the cruise market. This is the first guidebook to cover Haiti in such depth and is essential for every visitor.
Haiti in Focus: A Guide to the People, Politics, and Culture (In Focus Guides)
By Charles Arthur

Interlink Pub Group Inc
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Haiti in Focus: A Guide to the People, Politics, and Culture (In Focus Guides)
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During two centuries of independence from colonial rule, Haiti has developed into a society quite distinct from those found in the rest of the region. Hollywood-derived images of black magic and Graham Greene-inspired conceptions of a "nightmare republic" do scant justice to the reality of life for those who make up the third largest population in the Caribbean. How did the slaves of France's most prosperous colony defeat the armies of Napoleon, Spain, and Britain? Why did the U.S. occupation of 1915-34 fail to establish a plantation economy in Haiti? Haiti in Focus is an authoritative and up-to-date guide to this fascinating country. The guide explores the land, history and politics, economy, society and people, culture and environment, and includes tips on where to go and what to see.
Dominican Republic/Haiti Nelles Map
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Dominican Republic/Haiti Nelles Map
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New edition. 1 : 600,000 scale. Detailed, relief shading clearly shows spot heights and mountain ranges giving a real sense of the terrain with distances provided for the majority of routes. Numerous points of interest are highlighted such as national parks and nature reserves. Includes City Plans for: Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros, Puerto Plata, Port-au-Prince.
Best Nightmare on Earth: A Life in Haiti (Destinations)
By Herbert Gold

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A kaleidoscopic memoir of a 35-year love affair with mysterious, exotic Haiti. The dialogue the author conducts with this beleaguered island is rich with surprising revelations and startling juxtapositions. "The best all-encompassing explanation of this . . . tragic island country that I have read".--Digby Diehl, Playboy.


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