Haiti, sharing Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, is the Caribbean’s first Black republic, born from a slave revolt against France in 1804, with Port-au-Prince as its chaotic capital. Earthquakes, poverty, and politics scar its history, yet its Vodou culture, art, and music—kompa—radiate resilience. Agriculture and remittances prop up its economy amid challenges. Haiti’s spirit endures in its vibrant, defiant soul.