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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Cuba

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

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Geography

Spain vs. Cuba - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Cuba is 42 426 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 360% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
42 426 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Cuba has a coastline of 2 320.8 mi.

3 084.5 mi
2 320.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Spain is Madrid, with a population of about 3 165 240 people. In contrast, the largest city in Cuba is Havana, where the population is 2 106 150.

3 165 240 ppl
2 106 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Cuba is Pico Turquino, which rises to a height of 6 476 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
6 476 ft
Pico Turquino

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Cuba the highest temperature was 101.8°F and was recorded in Jucarito.

117°F
Murcia
101.8°F
Jucarito

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Cuba, the lowest temperature was 33.1°F and was recorded in Bainoa, Mayabeque Province.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
33.1°F
Bainoa, Mayabeque Province

Society

Spain vs. Cuba - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Cuba is home to 11 326 616 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
11 326 616 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 79.4 years in Cuba.

82.2 years
79.4 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 42.1 years in Cuba.

43.9 years
42.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and -0.23% in Cuba.

-0.03%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 99.8% in Cuba.

98.6%
99.8%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Cuba the primary language is Spanish.

spanish
spanish

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Cuba, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
3 491 000 ppl
Ranking: 36/179

Economy

GDP per capita

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
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Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Cuba: Cuban Peso (CUP).

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EUR
Euro
CUP
Cuban Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Cuba: frequency and voltage are 110V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, L).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
110V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, L

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Cuba has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

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

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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B69 USD - 80 USD
T117 USD - 151 USD
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