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Country Facts:
Cuba vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Cuba and United States by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Cuba vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Cuba is 42 426 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 8570% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
42 426 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Cuba has a coastline of 2 320.8 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

2 320.8 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Cuba is Havana, with a population of about 2 106 150 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

2 106 150 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Cuba is Pico Turquino, its height is 6 476 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

6 476 ft
Pico Turquino
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Cuba, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.8°F and was recorded in Jucarito, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

101.8°F
Jucarito
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Cuba, the lowest temperature ever measured was 33.1°F and was recorded in Bainoa, Mayabeque Province, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

33.1°F
Bainoa, Mayabeque Province
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

Cuba vs. United States - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Cuba is about 11 326 616, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
11 326 616 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 79.4 years in Cuba and 80.4 years in the United States.

79.4 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 42.1 years in Cuba and 38.5 years in the United States.

42.1 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Cuba and 0.7% in the United States.

-0.23%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Cuba and 99.0% in the United States.

99.8%
99.0%

Language

In Cuba, the main language is Spanish, and in the United States the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Cuba, the main religion is Christianity; in the United States, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

3 491 000 ppl
Ranking: 36/179
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179

Economy

GDP per capita

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63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194

Currency

Cuba: Cuban Peso (CUP). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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CUP
Cuban Peso
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Cuba: frequency and voltage are 110V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, L). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

110V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, L
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Cuba has right-hand traffic, United States has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCUP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Cuba - January, February, March, December; United States - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
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B86 USD - 112 USD
T189 USD - 264 USD

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