Cuba

Caribbean · island nation · Latin America · geography

Island Nation. Cuba is actually not just one island, but thousands of them combined. It has the main island plus 4,195 other islands, islets, and cays scattered around it, making it the largest country in the Caribbean by area.

Where Three Waters Meet. Cuba sits at a special place where the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean all come together. This location makes it a crossroads between North America, Central America, and South America.

Capital City Havana. Havana is Cuba's largest city and capital, and it sits right on the island. It's one of the most important cities in the entire Caribbean.

10 Million People. About 10 million people live in Cuba, making it the third most crowded country in the Caribbean. Only Haiti and the Dominican Republic have more people.

Latin American Culture. Cuba is considered part of Latin America because of its language, history, and traditions. It has a vibrant culture known around the world for music, dance, and art.