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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Cuba

Learn about the similarities and differences between United Kingdom 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

United Kingdom vs. Cuba - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Cuba is 42 426 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 121% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
42 426 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Cuba has a coastline of 2 320.8 mi.

7 723.0 mi
2 320.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in the United Kingdom is London, with a population of about 8 630 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Cuba is Havana, where the population is 2 106 150.

8 630 000 ppl
2 106 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Cuba is Pico Turquino, which rises to a height of 6 476 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
6 476 ft
Pico Turquino

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Cuba the highest temperature was 101.8°F and was recorded in Jucarito.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
101.8°F
Jucarito

Lowest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the lowest temperature ever measured was -17°F and was recorded in Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland, while in Cuba, the lowest temperature was 33.1°F and was recorded in Bainoa, Mayabeque Province.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
33.1°F
Bainoa, Mayabeque Province

Society

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

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Cuba is home to 11 326 616 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
11 326 616 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 79.4 years in Cuba.

81.3 years
79.4 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 42.1 years in Cuba.

40.6 years
42.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and -0.23% in Cuba.

0.48%
-0.23%

Literacy

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

99.0%
99.8%

Language

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

english
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
3 491 000 ppl
Ranking: 56/174

Economy

GDP per capita

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
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Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Cuba: Cuban Peso (CUP).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
CUP
Cuban Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Cuba has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; 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
B89 USD - 116 USD
T150 USD - 205 USD
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