The flag of Cuba is composed of five equal horizontal bands of blue alternating with white and a red equilateral triangle superimposed on the hoist side of the field. The triangle has its base on the hoist end, spans about two-fifth the width of the field and bears a white five-pointed star at its center.

Cuba

Republic of Cuba

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Population

11.33M

Capital

Havana

Country Overview

Geography

Basic Information

Common Name
Cuba
Official Name
Republic of Cuba
Region
Caribbean
Population
11.33M

Codes & Identifiers

Alpha-2 Code
CU
Alpha-3 Code
CUB
Olympic Code
192
Area
109,884 km²

Time Zones

  • UTC-05:00

Languages

Spanish

Continents

North America

Currencies

  • $ - Cuban convertible peso (CUC)
  • $ - Cuban peso (CUP)

International Associations

Association information not available

Geographic Location

Coordinates: -82.35°, 23.13°

Cuba is located in , specifically in the Caribbean region. It has no land borders with other countries.

About Cuba

The capital city, Havana, serves as the country's political and often cultural center. The language spoken include Spanish.

Geographic Facts

  • Our planet has seven continents and five oceans.
  • Earth's circumference at the equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  • About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.