Country Facts:
United States vs. Cuba

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.

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.

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.

Population

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

Average age

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

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

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).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites