Quick Data on Cuba
| Short Name | Cuba |
| Capital | Havana |
| Long Name | Republic of Cuba |
| Country Code | CU |
| Continent | Central America and the Caribbean |
| Total Area | 110,860 sq km |
| Population | 11,059,062 |
| Language | Spanish |
| Nationality | Cuban(s) |
Geography of Cuba
As a country in Central America, with coordinates at 21 30 N, 80 00 W, Cuba neighbors US Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay 28.5 km. The terrain in Cuba is described as mostly flat to rolling plains, with rugged hills and mountains in the southeast, with an average elevation point of 108 m. The climate of Cuba: tropical; moderated by trade winds; dry season (November to April); rainy season (May to October).
| Surface Total | 110,860 sq km |
| Land Surface | 109,820 sq km |
| Water Surface | 1,040 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 28.5 km |
| Neighbor Countries | US Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay 28.5 km |
| Coastline | 3,735 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Caribbean Sea 0 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Pico Turquino 1,974 m |
Resources of Cuba
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being cobalt, nickel, iron ore, chromium, copper, salt, timber, silica, petroleum, arable land. The agricultural land occupies 60.30% of Cuba, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 27.30%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 60.30% | 66,221 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 8,700 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 27.30% | 29,981 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 12.40% | 13,618 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Cuba
The population of the country is estimated at 11,059,062 people, with the biggest urban area having 2.140 million HAVANA (capital) (2020). Known as Cuban(s), the people from Cuba come from diversified ethnic groups such as white 64.1%, mulatto or mixed 26.6%, black 9.3% (2012 est.). The official language is Spanish. Religions: Christian 59.2%, folk 17.4%, other .4%, none 23% (2010 est.).
| Population | 11,059,062 |
| Nationality | Cuban(s) |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Other Languages | Spanish (official) |
| Birth Rate | 10.4 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 9.1 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 77.20% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 8.3 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 5.3 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Cuba
Cuba is a communist state. The legal system makes use of civil law system based on Spanish civil code.
| Governing Type | communist state |
| Citizenship by Birth | yes |
| Citizenship by Descent | yes |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | unknown |
| Suffrage Vote | 16 years of age; universal |
Economy of Cuba
From a population total of 11,059,062, the labor force is 4.691 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: sugar, tobacco, citrus, coffee, rice, potatoes, beans; livestock. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: petroleum, nickel, cobalt, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, construction, steel, cement, agricultural machinery, sugar. Its exports cover petroleum, nickel, medical products, sugar, tobacco, fish, citrus, coffee. The main import products are: petroleum, food, machinery and equipment, chemicals.
| Exports | $2.63 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $11.06 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Venezuela 17.8%, Spain 12.2%, Russia 7.9%, Lebanon 6.1%, Indonesia 4.5%, Germany 4.3% (2017) |
| Import Partners | China 22%, Spain 14%, Russia 5%, Brazil 5%, Mexico 4.9%, Italy 4.8%, US 4.5% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $12,300 (2016 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 19.28 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 4,334,022 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 38.80% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Cuba, statistics sectio
