a republic in the West Indies on the western part of the island of Hispaniola; achieved independence from France in 1804; the poorest and most illiterate nation in the western hemisphere
"After decades of political instability, Haiti remains recognized as the poorest and most illiterate nation in the Western Hemisphere despite its early achievement of independence."
an island in the West Indies
"The hurricane made landfall on Haiti, causing widespread destruction across the Caribbean island nation."
A country in the Caribbean. Official name: Republic of Haiti.
"Haiti is a small island nation located on the western part of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea."
The word comes from the Taíno language, where hayiti meant "land of lofty barrows or mountains." It was originally used as the native name for the entire island of Hispaniola.