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Capital of Cuba: Havana — Facts & 5-Question Quiz

The capital of Cuba is Havana. Cuba sits in North America, has a population of 11,212,191, and uses the CUP. Official languages include Spanish.

Quick facts

  • Capital: Havana
  • Continent: North America
  • Population: ~11,212,191
  • Area: 109,884 km²
  • Population density: 102 people per km²
  • Official language: Spanish
  • Currency: CUP
  • ISO code: CU

How big is Cuba?

By population, Cuba ranks 85th in the world, holding roughly 0.14% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 104th.

Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Cuba has 102 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.

Within North America, Cuba is the 7th most populous country of 23.

Countries of a similar size

The two countries closest to Cuba in population are Dominican Republic (11,228,821) and Jordan (11,285,869).

By land area, its closest counterparts are Bulgaria (110,879 km²) and Guatemala (108,889 km²).

Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.

Language and currency

Spanish is spoken officially in 20 countries in this dataset, including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica, and 14 others.

Cuba uses the CUP, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.

How to remember Cuba

Havana is on the north coast facing Florida, and its old town is famous for colourful buildings and classic cars. Cuba and Puerto Rico have almost the same flag with the colours swapped: Cuba's stripes are blue and its triangle red.

The flag of Cuba: blue, white and red, with a white star

🇨🇺 The flag is five horizontal stripes, three blue and two white, with a red triangle at the hoist holding a white five-pointed star. The three blue stripes stood for the island's three old regions, the white for purity, the red triangle for liberty, equality and fraternity, and the lone star for independence.

Region and neighbours

Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, about 150 km south of Florida, where the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic meet. As an island country it has no land neighbours.

Three facts about Cuba

  1. Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean.
  2. The bee hummingbird, the smallest bird in the world, is found only in Cuba.
  3. Old Havana and its fortifications are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sources: Wikipedia: Cuba, Wikipedia: Flag of Cuba, Wikipedia: Havana, CIA World Factbook.

Quiz yourself on Cuba

Cuba capital quiz

  1. What is the capital of Cuba 🇨🇺?

    • Havana
    • Kingston
    • Mexico City
    • Roseau
    Show answer

    Havana

  2. What is the capital of Dominican Republic 🇩🇴?

    • Santo Domingo
    • Roseau
    • Ottawa
    • Belmopan
    Show answer

    Santo Domingo

  3. What is the capital of Haiti 🇭🇹?

    • Castries
    • San Salvador
    • Mexico City
    • Port-au-Prince
    Show answer

    Port-au-Prince

  4. What is the capital of Honduras 🇭🇳?

    • Nassau
    • San Salvador
    • Guatemala City
    • Tegucigalpa
    Show answer

    Tegucigalpa

  5. What is the capital of Guatemala 🇬🇹?

    • Roseau
    • Castries
    • Guatemala City
    • Santo Domingo
    Show answer

    Guatemala City

Cuba is also in the Caribbean capitals quiz.

Cuba in North America

The largest countries by population sharing this continent are United States, Mexico, Canada and Guatemala.

If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — North America is the block Cuba belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.

Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Cuba.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Cuba?

The capital of Cuba is Havana.

What is the population of Cuba?

About 11,212,191, making it the 85th most populous country in the world.

How big is Cuba?

109,884 square kilometres, ranking 104th by land area, at a density of 102 people per square kilometre.

What currency does Cuba use?

The CUP, which no other country uses.

What are the colours of the Cuba flag?

The flag of Cuba is five horizontal stripes, three blue and two white, with a red triangle at the hoist holding a white five-pointed star. The three blue stripes stood for the island's three old regions, the white for purity, the red triangle for liberty, equality and fraternity, and the lone star for independence.

Which countries border Cuba?

None. Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, about 150 km south of Florida, where the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic meet, so it has no land borders with other countries.

How can I remember the capital of Cuba?

Havana is on the north coast facing Florida, and its old town is famous for colourful buildings and classic cars. Cuba and Puerto Rico have almost the same flag with the colours swapped: Cuba's stripes are blue and its triangle red.

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