Did France and Spain share Hispaniola?
Did France and Spain share Hispaniola? The island of Hispaniola has been divided since colonial times when the Spanish controlled the eastern two-thirds of the island (now known as the Dominican Republic). The French controlled the western third, which is now known as the Republic of Haiti.
Are Haitians African descent?
The overwhelming majority of the population (around 95 per cent) of Haiti is predominantly of African descent. The rest of the population is mostly of mixed European-African ancestry (mulatto). There are a few people of Syrian and Lebanese origin.