Haiti (also earlier Hayti) [c] comes from the Indigenous Taíno language and means "land of high mountains"; [37] it was the Native name [d] for the entire island of Hispaniola. The name was …

The recorded history of Haiti began in 1492, when the European captain and explorer Christopher Columbus landed on a large island in the region of the western Atlantic Ocean that later came to be …

Jan 21, 2026 · Haiti is entering 2026 facing one of the most complex crises in its recent history. On Wednesday, the Caribbean island nation will be high on the international agenda as the UN Security …

3 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Haiti, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government. Haiti was the second country in the Americas, after …

4 days ago · For millions of Haitians, daily life has become a struggle to stay safe, find enough food and simply move around their own neighbourhood.

Jul 8, 2026 · By Vatican News Haiti's humanitarian and security crisis continues unabated. According to the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative for Haiti, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, about …

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1 day ago · Haiti News | The latest news on Haiti and the Haitian diaspora globally. The most authoritative voice of the Haitian diaspora since 1999.

Jun 19, 2023 · Physical map of Haiti showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Haiti.

Jul 1, 2026 · This guidance supersedes the SAVE Termination of TPS for Haiti message posted on Mar. 25, 2026.