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Cuba

Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, known for its colonial architecture, cigar and rum traditions, and a culture shaped by Spanish, African, and revolutionary history.

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Capital: Havana

Population: ~11 million

Government Type: Unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic

GDP: ~$107 billion (estimate)

Currency: Cuban Peso (CUP)

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Sources: Wikidata, World Bank Open Data · Last reviewed by editorial team.

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