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Haiti quiz
We ask about Haiti in 5 quizzes: 4 trivia questions, the Americas map, one Explorer photo and flag. The capital is Port-au-Prince.
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7 questions about Haiti only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Haiti at a glance
| Capital | Port-au-Prince |
|---|---|
| Continent | The Americas |
| Location | Caribbean, western one-third of the island of Hispaniola, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of the Dominican Republic |
| Population | 12 million (2025 estimate), 83rd of 196 |
| Area | 27,750 km², 141st of 196 |
| People per km² | 429 |
| Land borders | Dominican Republic (376 km) |
| Coastline | 1,771 km |
| Highest point | Pic la Selle, 2,674 m |
| Official languages | French and Haitian Creole |
| Currency | gourde |
| Flag colours | blue, red and white |
| Independence | 1804, from France |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +509 |
| Terrain | Mostly rough and mountainous |
| Climate | Tropical; semiarid where mountains in east cut off trade winds |
| Where the name comes from | Derived from the Arawak name Ayti, meaning "Land of Mountains," that was originally applied to the entire island of Hispaniola |
| In our quizzes | 5 packs |
Haiti's one land neighbour is the Dominican Republic, across a 376 km border, and the coast runs 1,771 km. Haiti is only 141st by area yet 83rd by population, with 429 people to every km².
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
1 in Explorer
A mountaintop fortress built after Haiti's independence to repel a French return.
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsQuestions we ask
4| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country was the first Black-led republic, born from a revolt that won in 1804? | Haiti |
| What currency does Haiti use? | Gourde |
| Which island do Haiti and the Dominican Republic share? | Hispaniola |
| Which language do almost all people in Haiti speak at home? | Haitian Creole |
The Haiti questions
In the flag round the other choices are the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Venezuela.
One trivia question is “Which country was the first Black-led republic, born from a revolt that won in 1804?” (Haiti). Then: “What currency does Haiti use?” (Gourde). Explorer has one Haiti photo: Citadelle Laferrière.
Every Haiti question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Haiti?
The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince.
Which continent is Haiti in?
Haiti is in the Americas.
What is the population of Haiti?
About 12 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Haiti?
Haiti borders the Dominican Republic.
What is the highest point in Haiti?
Pic la Selle, at 2,674 m.
What is the official language of Haiti?
There are 2: French and Haitian Creole.