Cuba... Incendiary dancing, scorching sun, cigars and unusually beautiful bays - this is what gives birth to imagination. The visiting card of the state are cozy bays, beautiful beaches and the geographically advantageous location of the island.
The state consists of the Antilles, the Isle of Juventud and many small islands. The country's landscape consists of diametrically opposed reliefs: there are plains and highlands that alternate and mix. Cuba has another name - Liberty Island.
The country is located between North and South America, in the north of the Caribbean Sea.
The state does not have a very large cubic capacity. And almost all of this area is occupied by yellow beaches and comfortable hotels.
Geographical feature of the location of Cuba
The state is located on the islands of Cuba, Juventud and many small islands. The island is surrounded by reefs and coral colonies. The country is divided into sixteen regions, or provinces as they are called here. Cuba is not included in the hundred largest countries, but is in the lead in the second hundred.
The cube on the world map, if you use your imagination, is shaped like a lizard. The island is surrounded by water: to the south is the Caribbean Sea, to the west is the Gulf of Mexico, and to the east is the Atlantic Ocean.
Given this fact, the country does not have land borders, but only maritime neighbors with the following countries: America, Jamaica, Haiti and Mexico.
The capital of Cuba is Havana , the oldest city that has existed for more than five centuries. The uniqueness of the country's cities is that antiquity coexists with modern buildings, a quiet, measured life with endless movement.
The island of Cuba is ready to offer tourists many interesting places. Even a recluse who prefers a quiet holiday and a regular at noisy parties will find something best for themselves here. The main attractions of the country are luxurious places where everything is provided for the comfort and entertainment of tourists:
- Province of tobacco Pinar del Rio interesting for its amazing nature and tobacco production.
- Villanes Valley– a real paradise for lovers of historical mysteries and unsolved secrets: it offers visits to caves and ancient temples.
- If you want to see hundreds of extraordinarily beautiful flowers in one place, welcome to Soroa, orchid garden .
- District of Santa Cruz del Norte is famous for the company that produces the world famous brand of rum “Havana Club”.
- A variety of animals and unusual plants collected in one place will not be forgotten if you visit province of Matanzas .
- Varadero– the most popular city and resort in the country and even the hemisphere. Life here is in full swing around the clock. An ideal place for entertainment lovers.
This is important to know
Each country has its own special rules and prohibitions. This also applies to Cuba. Before you travel to Cuba, please read the most important information:
- Medicine is very developed in the country and it is free, so do not take medicine with you, only the essentials.
- To avoid losing money in foreign currency, exchange dollars for euros in advance or you will have to exchange them at a completely unattractive rate. Dollars do not circulate in Cuba.
- Summer and autumn in Cuba are the rainy season, so try to plan your vacation.
- The import of alcohol to the island is strictly prohibited.
- You need to bring creams against the scorching rays of the sun with you; the cost of protective equipment in local stores exceeds the real price by five to six times.
- All warning signs along the coast must be taken into account. In Cuba, it is not sharks that are dangerous, but moray eels, jellyfish and sea urchins. If there is a warning sign on the beach, move to another vacation spot.
- When buying souvenirs for your loved ones, keep all receipts. Otherwise, you will have to prove that you did not interfere with nature and did not take the item (for example, corals) without permission.
- Tipping is a prerequisite for any contact with a Cuban.
- Cubans are very careless on the roads, road signs are often just signs that no one looks at. You should be careful when crossing the road or renting a car.
- Traveling at night is not recommended.
Detailed map of Cuba in Russian. Map of roads, cities and regions on a map of Cuba. Show Cuba on the map.
Where is Cuba located on the world map?
Cuba, or, as it is called, Liberty Island, is located between North and South America in the northern part of the Caribbean Sea, while it is separated from the first by the Strait of Florida, and from the second by the Yucatan Strait.
Interactive map of Cuba with cities
Cuba is a relatively small country that can be visited entirely in one or two weeks. Most of its territories are endless beaches with picturesque views. In order to spend a holiday by the sea in comfort, you should go to one of the Cuban resorts. Varadero is perhaps the most popular resort, but you shouldn’t look for Cuban flavor here. Another popular place among vacationers is the elite Holguin, where mainly five-star hotels are based. If the island of Cuba itself is too big for you, you can retire to one of the nearby islands, for example, Cayo Largo, Cayo Coco or Cayo Guillermo.
However, if you are looking forward to more than just sea and sun from your vacation, then you should go directly to the island of Cuba itself. In addition to magnificent beaches, there are quite a lot of historical places, which, of course, include the “city of bridges” Matanzas, the city - a monument to the revolution of Santa Clara, the cultural capital of Cuba Santiago de Cuba and, of course, the actual capital Havana, considered one of the most beautiful cities of the New World.
Geographical location of Cuba
The state is located at the junction of North, South and Central America, located both on the island of Cuba, the largest island in the West Indies, and on the island of Juventud and other smaller islands and coral reefs (about 1,600 in total) that are part of the Greater Antilles. The coast of Cuba is characterized by convenient bays and deep bays. The island of Cuba is surrounded by reefs and other coral underwater systems. Geographical coordinates of the country: 22°01′00″ N. sh. and 79°01′00″ W. d.
Provinces of Cuba
Administratively, Cuba is divided into 16 provinces and includes: Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, Havana City, Mayabeque, Matanzas, Cienfuegos, Villa Clara, Sancti Spiritus, Ciego de Avila, Camagüey, Las Tunas, Granma, Holguin, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo Bay and Isla Juventud.
Cuban territory
The territory of the republic is 110,860 square meters. km.. - 104th place in the world for this indicator. The island of Cuba itself stretches from west to east for 1250 kilometers, vaguely resembling a lizard in shape. In the south it is washed by the Caribbean Sea, in the northeast by the Atlantic Ocean, and in the northwest by the Gulf of Mexico.
Cuba on the world map
Detailed map of Cuba
Cuba map
Cuba is one of the islands that make up the Greater Antilles, located in the northern Caribbean Sea.
Finding Cuba on the world map, you can see that to the north of the island is the Florida Peninsula (USA), to the west - Mexico, to the east - Haiti and the Dominican Republic, to the south - Jamaica and South America.
The landscape of the island is very diverse: valleys, mountains, forests, bays, bays, but mostly flat terrain prevails, which is clearly shown by the geographical map of Cuba.
In the west of Cuba is the limestone chain of the Cordillera de Guaniguanico. In the center of the island are the Sierra de Trinidad and Sierra de Escambray mountains. To the north lie the Sierra del Cristal, Sierra de Nipe, Cuchillas de Toa and Sierra de Purial massifs. The Sierra Maestra Mountains are located in southeastern Cuba.
The picturesque Vinales Valley is located in the west of the island.
The island of Cuba is home to popular resorts and stunning white sandy beaches.
A map of Cuba with attractions is always located in the map tab, in the places section. Thanks to this service, you will be able to get acquainted with numerous interesting objects and receive the necessary information, which will serve as a good guide for your trip.
The Republic of Cuba is an island state that occupies territories belonging to the Greater Antilles: Cuba, Juventud, many smaller islets and coral reefs. The total area of the country is 110.9 thousand km. In the north-west of Cuba there is the Gulf of Mexico, in the north-east - the Atlantic Ocean, in the south the coast of Cuba is washed by the Caribbean Sea, in the north - the Strait of Florida. Cuba is located 180 km from the Florida Peninsula (USA), 77 km from the island of Haiti, 140 km from the island of Jamaica, 210 km from Mexico.
Let's see where Cuba is located on the world map:
Sorry, the card is temporarily unavailable
The population of Cuba is about 11 million people. More than two-thirds of the population are descendants of immigrants from Europe, the rest are mulattoes, mestizos, blacks, and there is also a large colony of Chinese living in the country. The official language is Spanish. The largest city and capital of the state is Havana. The government structure of Cuba is a socialist republic. Administratively, the country, after the division of the province of Havana, is divided into 16 provinces, including 169 municipalities.
The relief of Cuba is predominantly flat. About a third of the territory is occupied by mountains and hills. The largest of them are: in the west - the Cordillera de Guaniguanico, in the central part - Escambray, in the east - the Sierra Maestro. Forests occupy about 10% of the country's area and are found in mountainous and swampy areas. The shores are low, indented by bays and bays, often swampy, and in many places covered with mangroves. There are many large sandy beaches on the coast.
Cuba or the Republic of Cuba is an island country located in the northern Caribbean Sea. A satellite map of Cuba shows that the country is located on the islands of Cuba and Juventud, as well as 1,600 small islands and coral reefs. The country is washed by the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Cuba is separated from North America by the Yucatan and Florida Straits. The area of the country is 110,860 square meters. km.
Trinidad city in Cuba
The territory of Cuba is divided into 16 provinces. The country's largest cities are Havana (the capital), Santiago de Cuba, Camagüey, Holguin and Santa Clara. The country's economy is based on the export of nickel, sugar and cigars, as well as the active development of the tourism industry. Oil production has been developing recently.
Cuba is a socialist republic where the Communist Party has been in power since 1959.
Interesting fact: the unofficial name of the country is Liberty Island.
Viñales Valley National Park
A Brief History of Cuba
1492 – Christopher Columbus lands in Cuba
1492-1515 – subjugation and almost complete destruction of the local Indian population (Taino tribe)
1823 – uprising for independence from Spain
1868-1878 – Ten Years' War for Independence from Spain
1898 - independence from Spain, but Cuba becomes dependent on the United States
1953-1959 – Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro
1961 - The US imposes an embargo that is still in effect today
1960-1990s – Cuba – an ally of the USSR
2008 – resignation of Fidel Castro
White beaches of Cayo Largo island
Sights of Cuba
On a detailed satellite map of Cuba you can see the country's largest natural attractions: the mountains and the Sierra Maestra National Park, the Baconao, Alexander Humboldt, Sierra del Rosario, Topes de Collantes, Viñales Valley and El Nicho national parks.
The main tourist center of Cuba is Havana, where the Malecon promenade, the Cathedral, the Capitol, the Old Havana district, the Hemingway House Museum, the fortresses of La Fuerza and La Cabaña are located.
Taxis and cars in Havana
Also worth visiting are the Cantero Palace, Plaza Mayor and Manaqui Iznagi Tower in Trinidad, the historical center, the Castillo de Jagua fortress and the Vaye Palace in Cienfuegos, the monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Castillo del Morro fortress in Santiago de Cuba.
Cuba is widely known for its beach resorts - especially the beaches of Cayo Largo and the beaches of Varadero. Finally, in Cuba it is worth visiting crocodile farms or rum factories.
Note to tourists
