Where is Cuba?

The given Cuba location map shows that Cuba is located in the Caribbean Sea. Cuba is an island country, which comprises mainland of Cuba, Isla de la Juventud, and many other archipelagos. It is lies between latitudes 21.5218° North and longitudes 80.00° West.

Cuba Location Map

Where is Cuba Located?

Cuba is located in the Caribbean Sea. Cuba is the largest Caribbean island, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The capital and largest city of Cuba is Havana. Separated with some of the water bodies the United States, the Bahamas, Mexico, the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic are to the neighbors of the country.

Surprisingly, Cuba has about 99.8% literacy rate, low infant death rate (even lower than some of the developed countries), and an average life expectancy is about 77.

Primarily, the Cuban government was adhered with socialist principles in organizing and planning its largely state-controlled economy. Country’s most of the means of production are owned and run by the government and hence, larger chunk of labor force are employed by the state. However, in the recent time government has changed the policy and opens the door for private sector as well. With the implementation of liberal policy, country has also offered Cuba tourism. For tourism, Cuba has great landscapes. Cuba has the tropical climate.

Facts About Cuba

Continent North America
Where is LocatedCuba is a country located in the Greater Antilles, Caribbean
Coordinates 23°8'N 82°23'W
Capital Havana
Largest City Havana
Neighboring CountriesCuba shares maritime borders with United States, the Bahamas, Mexico, the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic
Administrative divisions15 provinces
Area 42,426 sq mi (109,884 sq km) [104th]
Population11,193,470 (82nd) [2019]
Population Density101.9/km2 (263.9/sq mi)
Official Language Spanish
Currency Cuban Peso(CUP)
ISO Alpha-2 CodeCU
ISO Alpha-3 Code CUB
ISO Numeric Code192
GDP US$ 254.865 billion 2015 estimate
Calling code +53
Time Zone CST (UTC-5), in Summer UTC−4 (CDT)
AirportJosé Martí International Airport (IATA: HAV, ICAO: MUHA)
Internet TLD .cu

Places to Visit in Cuba

National Capitol buildingCastillo de la Real FuerzaCueva de AmbrosioBaconao
Viñales ValleyTopes de CollantesMuseo Nacional de Bellas ArtesJosé Martí Memorial
Castillo De Los Tres Reyes Del MorroGrand Theater of HavanaPlaza Mayor ParkPlaya Paraiso Beach, Cayo Largo, Cuba
Museum of the RevolutionLa Cabaña MuseumZapata PeninsulaParque Central, Havana
Cayo Largo del SurLa Catedral de la Virgen María de laDesembarco del Granma NationalJosé Martí Park
Christ of HavanaPlaza de la Catedralbrica de Arte CubanoIndian Cave
MaleconCayo Jutías BeachErnst Thälmann IslandBasílica del Cobre
Cayo Levisa IslandCastillo del MorroParque JosoneVaradero Golf Club
Jardines del Reyristobal Colon CemeteryHavana PortEl Templete