Cuba Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Cuba |
Common Name | Cuba – /ˈkju.bə/ |
Nationality | Cuban(s) – noun, Cuban – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1902 (from Spain) |
Administrative Divisions | 15 provinces and 1 special municipality |
Total Population | 11.0 million (#85) with 77.5% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Havana (capital city) |
Major Languages | Spanish (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 71% of total population |
Currency | Cuban Pesos (CUP) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $137.0 billion – 2017 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $12,300 (#128) – 2016 estimate |
Total Area | 110,860 sq km / 42,803 sq mi (#106) with 0.9% water area |
Geographic Region | Americas – Caribbean Islands |
Bordering Countries | None |
Bordering Water Bodies | Caribbean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean |
National Anthem: “The Bayamo Song”