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Haiti Facts and Country Information...

Haiti is an island country located in the Caribbean group of islands. It is placed between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. The country lies between north latitude 19 degrees and west longitude 72.25 degrees. The total area covered by the country is 27,750 square kilometers out of which 27,560 square kilometers is land and 190 square kilometers is water.

The coastlines of the country on both sides add up to be 1,771 kilometers long. The highest point in the country is called Pic La Selle as it sits at a height of 2,680 meters above sea level whereas the lowest natural point rests at mean sea level on the Caribbean Sea.

The longest river in the nation is known as the Artibonite River as it flows for 320 kilometers. The river originates in the Cordillera Central Mountain Range.

The climate of the country is mostly tropical which is frequented by the trade winds. Most of the country is mountainous as 3 quarters of the nation sits above 700 feet. The country also has a few lakes in the surrounding islands which are a part of the nation's land. The largest lake is known as the Azuei Lake as it has a surface area of 70 square kilometers.