Tuesday: Geography
Which two countries share the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean?
Hint: This Caribbean island is home to one French-speaking country and one Spanish-speaking country… →
Hispaniola is an island in the Caribbean shared by two countries, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
It is the only Caribbean island divided between two independent nations, with Haiti occupying the western third and the Dominican Republic taking up the eastern two-thirds.
This division dates back to the colonial period, when French settlers claimed the western part and Spanish settlers took the eastern side, leading to distinct linguistic, cultural, and political identities. Today, Hispaniola is one of the most populous islands in the Caribbean and hosts rich biodiversity, vibrant cultures, and complex histories on both sides of its border.
