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| Key Features
Haiti is a large independent country which shares an island (Hispaniola) with the Dominican Republic in the western Caribbean. It can be accessed from the States, French Caribbean and other islands near to it. Population largely of African descent, delightful and generally friendly, languages Kweyol (the local creole), French and some English in tourist areas only, very strong cultural integrity and historical interest. Currently extremely poor, mostly agricultural, some small industry and very little tourism, generally difficult but rewarding travel. Some nice beaches with just a few hotels, some good restaurants (mainly Pétionville above the capital Port au Prince), some activities, but strong cultural interests such as voodoo, music and faded grandeur in the history.
Haiti does not have significant tourism at the moment. This is not to say that it does not have enormous interest, but it is generally not suitable for anyone but a fairly adventurous traveller. Travelling in the country is hard work. There are few hotels outside the main centres, the roads are not good, the buses are crowded and you can expect to be hassled quite a bit. If you are happy to cope with this and are up for a bit of cultural and historical exploration then it is one of the most stimulating countries to visit in the world.
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