Haiti, home to over 6 million people, is one of the most popular destinations for travelers worldwide. More than 2 million people visit there annually. Haitian Creole is, with French, one of the nation's two official languages. It is the mother tongue of virtually the entire population and the only language spoken by more than 90 percent of the country's residents. This dictionary and phrasebook is an excellent companion for travelers. The bilingual dictionary contains more than 4,000 entries, including all essential daily vocabulary. The phrasebook deals with almost every situation likely to be encountered by travelers, including basic greetings, making hotel reservations, and ordering in restaurants. It also covers such topics as health care and emergencies. Visitors to this Caribbean nation will find it indispensable.