Cuba
Republic of Cuba
People: Cuban
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, famed for classic cars, cigars, and the colourful streets of Havana. Cuba is located in Caribbean and has a population of around 9.7 million. Its capital city is Havana, and the most widely spoken official language is Spanish. As an island nation, Cuba has no land borders.
By the numbers, Cuba is the 96th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.12% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 104th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 89 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Cuba — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Cuba |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Havana |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Caribbean |
| Population | 9,748,007 |
| Area | 109,884 km² |
| Currency | Cuban peso (CUP) $ |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Dialling Code | +53 |
| Internet TLD | .cu |
| Timezone | UTC-05:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | CU / CUB |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cuba
What is the capital and currency of Cuba?
The capital of Cuba is Havana and the currency is the Cuban peso (CUP), symbol $.
What is the capital of Cuba?
The capital of Cuba is Havana.
What currency does Cuba use?
Cuba uses the Cuban peso (CUP, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Cuba?
The official language of Cuba is Spanish.
What is the dialling code for Cuba?
The international dialling code for Cuba is +53.
What side of the road does Cuba drive on?
Cuba drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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