Cuba — Country Facts & Profile
Caribbean, Americas
With its capital at Havana and official language Spanish, Cuba is among the world's nations spanning 109,884 km². The country counts 9,748,007 residents and lies within Caribbean. It is among the 100 most populous countries globally. The national currency is the Cuban convertible peso ($ CUC).
At a Glance
Living Indicators
Key indicators for visiting or living in Cuba. Average temperature in Havana: 27.2°C (81°F).
Geographic Profile
Cuba is located in Caribbean at coordinates 21.50°N, 80.00°W. It has no land borders. Total land area: 109,884 km² (42,426 mi²). Population density: 89 people per km². The highest point is Pico Turquino at 1,974 m.
1,974 m
343 km
Natural Heritage
Cuba has 30 zoos and 12 botanical gardens.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Key Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Cuba, including Estadio Latinoamericano with a capacity of 55,000 seats.
55,000 seats
Cultural Heritage
Cuba is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.
1
World Heritage Sites
Urban Centres in Cuba
Provinces & Regions
Havana
29 cities · 5,152,854 people
Largest: Havana
Santiago de Cuba Province
4 cities · 796,422 people
Largest: Santiago de Cuba
Villa Clara Province
15 cities · 759,290 people
Largest: Santa Clara
Camagüey
10 cities · 647,416 people
Largest: Camagüey
Holguín Province
9 cities · 641,789 people
Largest: Holguín
Matanzas Province
17 cities · 615,896 people
Largest: Matanzas
Granma Province
12 cities · 596,503 people
Largest: Bayamo
Las Tunas Province
7 cities · 455,824 people
Largest: Las Tunas
Artemisa
13 cities · 408,151 people
Largest: Güira de Melena
Sancti Spíritus Province
11 cities · 402,224 people
Largest: Sancti Spíritus
Guantánamo Province
5 cities · 381,292 people
Largest: Guantánamo
Pinar del Río
8 cities · 378,133 people
Largest: Pinar del Río
Cienfuegos Province
8 cities · 355,446 people
Largest: Cienfuegos
Ciego de Ávila Province
8 cities · 331,375 people
Largest: Ciego de Ávila
Mayabeque
12 cities · 304,883 people
Largest: Güines
Isla de la Juventud
1 cities · 20,264 people
Largest: Nueva Gerona
Frequently Asked Questions about Cuba
- What is the capital of Cuba?
- The capital of Cuba is Havana.
- What is the population of Cuba?
- Cuba has a population of approximately 9,748,007 people.
- What continent is Cuba in?
- Cuba is located in North America, in the Caribbean subregion.
- Where is Cuba located?
- Cuba is located in Caribbean, North America, at coordinates 21.5°N, 80.0°W.
- What currency does Cuba use?
- Cuba uses the Cuban convertible peso ($ CUC).
- What is the capital and currency of Cuba?
- The capital of Cuba is Havana and the currency is the Cuban convertible peso (CUC).
- What language is spoken in Cuba?
- The official language of Cuba is Spanish.
- What is the area of Cuba?
- Cuba covers a total area of 109,884 km² (42,426 square miles).
- How large is Cuba in square miles?
- Cuba has a total area of approximately 42,426 square miles (109,884 km²).
- What is the population density of Cuba?
- Cuba has a population density of approximately 89 people per km².
- Is Cuba an independent country?
- Yes, Cuba is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- Does Cuba have any land borders?
- No, Cuba has no land borders.
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Cuba have?
- Cuba has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- What is the average temperature in Havana?
- The average annual temperature in Havana, the capital of Cuba, is approximately 27.2°C (81°F).
- What is the country calling code for Cuba?
- The international calling code for Cuba is +53. To call Cuba from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +53 and the local number.
- What time zone is Cuba in?
- Cuba operates on the UTC-05:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Cuba?
- The highest point in Cuba is Pico Turquino at 1,974 m (6,476 ft) above sea level.
- How fast is the internet in Cuba?
- The average internet speed in Cuba is 12 Mbps, which is considered below average by global standards.