Haiti Facts

Haiti is a country of about 9 million people, most under the age of 18.

Of the 9 million people that live in this country, 6 million reside in or around Port-au-Prince.

An estimated 1 million people will die within the first week of the earthquake.

Another 2 million will die within 30 days of the earthquake from their injuries, disease or infection.

80% of all Haitians are Catholic

A large percentage of Haitians still practice voodoo

Voodoo began in the country of Haiti