| Official Name | Republic of Cuba |
| National Flag |  |
| Coat of Arms |  |
| Motto: | Patria o Muerte (Spanish) "Homeland or Death" |
| National Anthem: | La Bayamesa ("The Bayamo Song") |
| Capital: | Havana |
| Largest City: | Havana |
| Official Language: | Spanish |
| Government: | Socialist Republic |
| Independence from Spain | - Declaredc October 10, 1868 - Republic declared May 20, 1902 - Cuban Revolution January 1, 1959 |
| Total Area: | 42 803 sq mi |
| Population: | 11 382 820 (According to 2006 estimates) |
| Currency: | Peso (CUP) Convertible peso (CUC) |
| Time Zone: | - EST (UTC-5) - Summer (DST) (Starts March 11; ends November 4) (UTC-4) |
| Internet TLD: | .cu |
| Calling Code: | +53 |
