Welcome to Cuba 🇨🇺 — a remarkable destination in Caribbean. Its official name is Republic of Cuba, and today around 11.0 million people call this American nation home, spread across roughly 109,884 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Cuba: key statistics, an introduction to Havana, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Americas.
Geography of Cuba
Geographically, Cuba belongs to Caribbean within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 109,884 km², which makes it the 107th largest country or territory on Earth.
Cuba has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is Havana, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how cuban life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 11.0 million people live in Cuba, making it the 87th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Cuba is called a Cuban.
The main language spoken here is Spanish. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Cuba — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Cuban convertible peso (CUC, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Cuba is +53. Websites from the country typically use the .cu internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Cuba are its flag, its capital Havana, and its approximate population of 11.0 million.
Fun facts about Cuba
- Cuba's flag emoji is 🇨🇺 — its two-letter country code is CU and its three-letter code is CUB.
- Cuba covers 109,884 km², ranking 107th in the world by area.
- With about 11.0 million people, Cuba holds the 87th spot in the world population ranking.
- Cuba is a member state of the United Nations.
- Cuba is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Cuba — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Cuba?
- The capital of Cuba is Havana.
- What is the population of Cuba?
- Cuba has a population of approximately 10,979,783 people, ranking 87th in the world.
- Where is Cuba located?
- Cuba is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Cuba?
- The main language spoken in Cuba is Spanish.
- What currency is used in Cuba?
- Cuba uses the Cuban convertible peso (CUC).
