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Country Facts:
United States vs. Cuba

Learn about the similarities and differences between United States 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 States vs. Cuba - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

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

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

Coastline length

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

12 380.2 mi
2 320.8 mi

Largest city

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

8 491 080 ppl
2 106 150 ppl

Highest peak

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

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

Highest recorded temperature

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

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

Lowest recorded temperature

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

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

Society

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

Population

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

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

Life expectancy

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

80.4 years
79.4 years

Average age

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

38.5 years
42.1 years

Birthrate

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

0.7%
-0.23%

Literacy

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

99.0%
99.8%

Language

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

english
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

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

Economy

GDP per capita

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
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Currency

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

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USD
US Dollar
CUP
Cuban Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDCUP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).
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
B80 EUR - 104 EUR
T171 EUR - 240 EUR
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