Key Facts about Cuba

Cuba is the largest Caribbean island nation, located where the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico & Caribbean Sea meet, known for its tropical climate, diverse landscapes & rich culture.

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Cuba Latest News

Cuban security advisers and doctors are withdrawing from Venezuela due to mounting U.S. pressure.

About Cuba

  • Location: It is the largest island country located in the north western Caribbean at the confluence of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Cuba shares its maritime borders with the US, Haiti, Honduras, The Bahamas, Jamaica and Mexico.
  • Water bodies: It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Cayman Trench, Gulf of Mexico, Straits of Florida and the Caribbean Sea.
  • Capital City: Havana

Geographical Features of Cuba

  • Topography:  It is relatively flat, gradually transitioning into hills.
  • Climate: In Cuba, the climate is tropical, with a dry and relatively cool season from late November to mid-April, and a rainy and muggy season from late April to early November.
  • Mountain ranges: Sierra Maestra.
  • River: The country’s longest river is the Cauto.
  • Lakes and Reservoirs: Laguna de Leche and man-made Zaza Reservoir
  • Natural Resources: Cuba has plenty of natural resources such as nickel, cobalt, petroleum, arable land, forests.

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