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Neighboring Countries of Haiti
Haiti shares land borders with 1 country: Dominican Republic (376 km).
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Countries bordering Haiti
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Haiti citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Dominican Republic |
Santo Domingo | Visa required |
Geography of Haiti
Location
Caribbean, western one-third of the island of Hispaniola, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of the Dominican Republic
Area
27,750 km² — slightly smaller than Maryland
Terrain
Mostly rough and mountainous
Climate
Tropical; semiarid where mountains in east cut off trade winds
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Pic la Selle 2,674 m. Lowest: Caribbean Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 470 m.
Natural resources
Bauxite, copper, calcium carbonate, gold, marble, hydropower, arable land
Natural hazards
Lies in the middle of the hurricane belt and subject to severe storms from June to October; occasional flooding and earthquakes; periodic droughts
Good to know
Shares island of Hispaniola with Dominican Republic (western one-third is Haiti, eastern two-thirds is the Dominican Republic); it is the most mountainous nation in the Caribbean
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Haiti
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).