Havana Cuba Info

Cuba is the largest island of the Greater Antilles, also named “Isla Grande.” Christopher Colombus discovered the island in 1492.
Official name: Republic of Cuba
Location: The island is located between the Caribbean Sea and the Northern Atlantic Ocean.
Area: 110.922 km˛
Climate: Tropical. Average temperature 25°C.
Dry season November to April, rainy season May to October.
The hurricane season lasts from July to the end of November.
Population: 11.217.000
G.D.P.: 2445 Cuban peso
Capital: La Habana
Official language: Spanish
Largest river: Cauto: 370 km
Highest point: Pico Turquino - 1974m
Life expectancy: 76 years
Infant mortality at birth: 6.5/1000
Ethnic mix: 66% white, 22% mulatto, and 12% black
Literacy: 97%
Unemployment rate: 4.6%
Industries: Sugar, petroleum, tobacco, pharmaceuticals.
Main industry: tourism

(Source: Cuban embassy)