Geography
Cuba is in Caribbean, North America. Its listed coordinates are 21.5, -80; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
North America
Cuba
Cuba is a country in Caribbean. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Havana
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean
- Population
- 9.7 million
- Area
- 109,884 km²
- Currency
- Cuban convertible peso (CUC)
- Official language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +53
- Internet TLD
- .cu
- Time zone
- UTC-05:00
Cuba map preview: 21.50, -80.00
People and Culture
Cuba uses Spanish in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Cuba varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Cuba is recorded with the official name Republic of Cuba. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Havana
- Caribbean cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Havana
- Time zone data: UTC-05:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Cuba is grouped under North America.
- Cuba has a listed area of 109,884 km².
- Cuba is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Cuba
What is the capital of Cuba?
The capital of Cuba is Havana.
What continent is Cuba in?
Cuba is in North America.
What currency does Cuba use?
Cuba uses the Cuban convertible peso.
What language is spoken in Cuba?
Spanish is listed for Cuba in this database.