Republic of Cuba (Cuba)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of North America.

Its center lies at a latitude of 22 and longitude of -79.5.

Republic of Cuba also goes by the names, Ciwba, Cu Ba, Cu-ba, Cuba, Cubba, Cúba, Isla Juana, Kiba, Kiuba, Kouba, Kuba, Kube, Kubeaen, Kubeän, Kubo, Kubë, Kueba, Kuuba, Kúba, Kûba, Küba, Republic of Cuba, Republica de Cuba, República de Cuba, Yn Choobey, gu ba

The prodominant languages spoken are es-CU (Spanish) and its currency is the Peso (CUP),

Republic of Cuba currently has a population of 11423000 (estimate).

Republic of Cuba's neighbouring countries are, United States, .

Regions within Republic of Cuba

Largest Cities within Republic of Cuba

Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Cuba

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:45:00 GMT

Travel Summary

The hurricane season in Cuba normally runs from June to November. See Natural Disasters.

You must take out comprehensive travel insurance covering medical expenses before travelling to Cuba. You will be expected to present your insurance policy on arrival in the country. See General - Insurance. From 1 May 2010 you will be expected to present your insurance policy on arrival in the country.

Crime, in the form of opportunistic theft, is increasing in Cuba.

We advise against using mopeds or three-wheel Coco-Taxis when travelling around Cuba.

A tax of 25 Convertible Pesos (CUCs) per person is payable on departure from Cuba by air.

Dengue Fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean.

There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. See the Terrorism section of this Travel Advice.

Most visits to Cuba are trouble free. 111 British nationals required consular assistance in Cuba in the period 1 April 2011 â 31 March 2012. See General Consular Assistance Statistics.