Cuba information and comparisons with other countries
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| Introduction (from Wikipedia): | The Republic of Cuba (Spanish: Cuba (help·info) or República de Cuba (help·info) [re'puβlika ðe ˈkuβa]), consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous Island of the Greater Antilles), Isla de la Juventud and several adja |
| Capital (and largest city): | Havana 23°8′N, 82°23′W |
| Official languages: | Spanish |
| Demonym: | Cuban |
| Government: | Socialist republic |
| Area : Total: | 110,861 km² (105th) 42,803 sq mi |
| Area : Water (%): | negligible |
| Population : Density: | 102/km² (97th) 264/sq mi |
| GDP (PPP): | 2006 estimate |
| GDP (PPP) : Total: | $44.54 billion (2006 est.) (not ranked) |
| GDP (PPP) : Per capita: | $4,100 (not ranked) |
| HDI (2005): | 0.838 (high) (51th) |
| Currency: | Cuban Peso (CUP) Convertible peso d (CUC) |
| Time zone: | EST (UTC-5) |
| Time zone : Summer (DST): | (Starts March 11; ends November 4) (UTC-4) |
| Internet TLD: | .cu |
| Calling code: | +53 |
| Government : President of the Council of State: | Raúl Castro |
| Independence: | from Spain |
| Independence : Declaredc: | October 10, 1868 |
| Independence : Republic declared: | May 20, 1902 |
| Independence : Cuban Revolution: | January 1, 1959 |
| Population : 2006 estimate: | 11,382,820 (73rd) |
| Population : 2002 census: | 11,177,743 |