Facts About Haiti Haiti occupies one-third of the island of
Hispaniola, sharing a border with the Dominican Republic. Haiti
is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.
Brightness, cordiality, courtesy and hospitality characterize
these people. They are also a very proud people. Work is rare in
Haiti and 72% of the people live in the countryside, even though
the majority don't own the land they live on. Haiti means "High
Country" which is well-suited. Four-fifths of the island is
covered with mountains, reaching up to 2700 metres above sea-
level. Haiti is a country of extremes, with dry, desert-like
regions and rainy, tropical areas. Haiti has suffered severe
ecological damage due to deforestation, resulting in mudslides
and restrictions on drinkable water. Haiti lies in the middle of
the hurricane belt and is subjected to severe storms and
flooding from June to October. The last major hurricane was
Hurricane Georges in 1998, causing flash floods, and mudslides
that took the lives of many peop