Cuba is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of North America.

How large and how populated is Cuba?

Cuba covers approximately 110,860 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 9,748,007, recorded for 2,024. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

Which countries or regions are associated with Cuba?

Cuba is associated with the following country or countries: Cuba. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Kuching Division, Sarawak. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Cuba?

The official name of Cuba is Republic of Cuba, and its native name is República de Cuba. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Cuba?

Cuba is associated with the following language codes: es, and with the time zone America/Havana. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Cuba?

Cuba is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

Is Cuba defined as an island location?

Yes. Cuba is classified as an island location. Island geography often gives a place a more distinct environmental and spatial profile, which can also influence how protected areas are distributed and understood.

What are the main country facts for Cuba?

For Cuba, the capital is Havana, the largest city is Havana, and the associated currency code is CUP. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Cuba in geographic datasets?

Cuba is identified by the ISO code CU and the country code CU. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

Which regions are associated with Cuba?

Cuba is associated with the following region or regions: Kuching Division, Sarawak. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean and the largest country in the region by area. Formerly a Spanish colony, it gained independence in 1902 and underwent a communist revolution in 1959 under Fidel Castro. The country is known for its political system, rich cultural heritage, and strategic geopolitical position.

Largest city:Havana

Currency code:CUP

ISO code:CU

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Bako National Park, the oldest national park in Sarawak, Malaysia, offers a profound study in ecological concentration and geological drama. Covering a mere 27 square kilometers on the Muara Tebas peninsula, it encapsulates seven distinct ecosystem types, from coastal heath forest to mangrove areas, supporting significant biodiversity. The park's protected landscape is defined by its stunning sandstone coastline, carved by the sea into cliffs, arches, and seastacks, providing a unique geographic context. This makes Bako an essential destination for understanding Borneo's environmental diversity and the mapped boundaries of its conservation areas.

Area: 27 km²
Established: 1957
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Cuba occupies the main island of the same name plus 4,195 islands, islets, and cays in the Caribbean. It sits east of the Yucatán Peninsula, south of Florida and the Bahamas, west of Hispaniola, and north of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. The country lies at the convergence of the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean.

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