Independence

Haiti-Dominican Republic Dispute & Relations - Does the DR Belong to Haiti? No, the Dominican Republic and Haiti are two independent countries—one is not legally a part of the other. But beyond the legalities, they share the island of Hispaniola and have been connected for centuries. Their story is shaped by colonialism, slavery, hard-fought independence, border disputes, migration, and economic...

Was Haiti the first black country to gain independence? Yes—with a major caveat. Haiti gained its independence on January 1, 1804. Haiti is commonly regarded as the first free nation established as a result of a successful rebellion of slaves who were black. ALSO READ: Introducing Gonâve Island (English), Zile Lagonav (Haitian Creole), or La Gonâve (French) | Haiti’s Biggest Satellite Island and...