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About the Haiti National Flag
Blue and red horizontal bicolor; coat of arms on white panel depicts palm tree, cannons, and motto "L'Union Fait La Force."
Haiti — Key Facts
| Capital | Port-au-Prince |
|---|---|
| Population | 11 million (2024 est.) |
| Area | 27,750 km² |
| Languages | Haitian Creole and French (official) |
| Currency | Haitian gourde (HTG) |
| GDP (nominal) | ~$25 billion USD |
| Independence / founded | First Black republic, January 1, 1804 (slave revolt victory) |
| Flag adopted | 1986 (current coat of arms) |
Haiti Flag Colors and Meaning
Each color on the Haiti flag carries symbolic meaning. Use this table when teaching geography or designing watch-party displays.
| Color | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Blue | Black citizens (formerly united with red as black) |
| Red | Mixed-race citizens (historical color division removed) |
People and Ethnicity in Haiti
Afro-Haitian majority descended from enslaved Africans with small mulatto elite historically.
Geography of Haiti
Western third of Hispaniola island with mountainous terrain and hurricane exposure.
Economy of Haiti
Agriculture, garment assembly, remittances; chronic poverty and earthquake recovery challenges.
- Currency: Haitian gourde (HTG)
- GDP (nominal): ~$25 billion USD
Culture
Vodou spirituality, kompa music, Carnival Rara, and revolutionary historical pride.
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