AMERICAS

CU flag Cuba

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
Population 9.7 million
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 1.00 CUC
Advisory Level 2
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 25, 2026
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About CubaOverview, geography, and key facts
Flag of Cuba

Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country in the Caribbean. It comprises the eponymous main island as well as 4,195 islands, islets, and cays. Situated at the convergence of the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean, Cuba is located east of the Yucatán Peninsula, south of both Florida and the Bahamas, west of Hispaniola, and north of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Havana is the largest city and capital. Cuba is the third-most populous country in the Caribbean after Haiti and Dominican Republic, with about 10 million inhabitants. It is the largest country in the Caribbean by area. Culturally, Cuba is considered part of Latin America.

Capital Havana
Population 9.7 million
Area 109,884 km²
Languages Spanish
Currency Cuban convertible peso (CUC)
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Cuban convertible peso (CUC)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 1.00 CUC

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 185 CUC
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
78.1 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Americas
Capital
Havana
Area
109,884 km²
Population
9,748,007
Timezone
UTC-05:00
Languages
Spanish
Calling Code
+53
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
CU