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Cuba

Republic of Cuba

Americas · Caribbean

Capital
Havana
Population
11.3M
Area
109,884 km²
Region
Caribbean
Languages
Spanish
Currency
Cuban convertible peso ($), Cuban peso ($)

Location on the World Map

Cuba
Americas · Caribbean
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ContinentAmericas · Caribbean
Neighbouring countriesNo land borders — Cuba is an island or isolated territory.

Famous Personality

Fidel Castro

leader

He was the revolutionary leader who ruled Cuba for decades after 1959.

Local Delicacy

Ropa vieja

This classic Cuban dish consists of shredded beef cooked in a tomato-based sauce.

National Symbols

National animalCuban hutia
National birdCuban trogon

Famous Landmark & Geography

Old Havana, a famous landmark of Cuba

Old Havana

This historic district is renowned for its colonial architecture and vibrant streets.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropSugarcane

Sugarcane has long been Cuba's dominant cash crop and remains central to its agricultural identity.

Most grown fruitMango

Mango is widely grown across Cuba and is among the country's most common and characteristic fruits.

Major Cities

Havana Santiago de Cuba Camagüey Holguín Santa Clara

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Pico Turquino1,974 m
2Pico Cuba1,872 m
3La Bayamesa1,730 m

Major Airports

José Martí International Airport · Havana
IATA HAVICAO MUHA
Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport · Varadero
IATA VRAICAO MUVR
Abel Santamaría Airport · Santa Clara
IATA SNUICAO MUSC
Ignacio Agramonte International Airport · Camagüey
IATA CMWICAO MUCM

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Conga

Conga drums are foundational in Cuban popular, rumba and dance music worldwide.

2
Tres cubano

The tres is the signature string instrument of son cubano and one of Cuba's most iconic sounds.

3
Bongos

Bongos are a classic Cuban percussion pair central to son, salsa and related styles.

4
Claves

Claves provide the essential rhythmic pattern that underpins much of Cuban music.

5
Batá drum

Batá drums are sacred and musically important in Afro-Cuban religious and performance traditions.

Major Rivers

Cauto Toa Zaza Sagua la Grande