Size: 109,884 km² or 42,426 sq mi
People living there: more than 11,200,000
Capital: Havana
UNESCO sites: Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba, Historic Centre of Camagüey, Old Havana and its Fortification System, San Pedro de la Roca Castle, Santiago de Cuba, Trinidad and the Valley de los Ingenios, Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos, Viñales Valley, Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, Desembarco del Granma National Park
People living there: more than 11,200,000
Capital: Havana
UNESCO sites: Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba, Historic Centre of Camagüey, Old Havana and its Fortification System, San Pedro de la Roca Castle, Santiago de Cuba, Trinidad and the Valley de los Ingenios, Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos, Viñales Valley, Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, Desembarco del Granma National Park
Practical information for travel to Cuba
Currency: Peso and Convertible Peso
Power voltage and socket type(s): 110V, although modern hotels will have 220V, plug types A and B
Official religion(s)/Freedom of religion: Freedom of religion. About 65% of the population is Christian.
Official language(s) and general knowledge of English: Spanish, English is spoken but a bit hit or miss.
For many people, Cuba still speaks to the imagination: the old cars, the omnipresent history… The island definitely has a lot to offer. Not convinced? Here are… 30 of the best things to do in Cuba. Top tip: If it sounds a little daunting
Cuba is a country definitely worth visiting, it is so unique and unlike anywhere else in the world. Out of all of the amazing things to do in Cuba, if you want to experience the most culture then you must head to the capital city,
