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Cuba has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.

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Neighbouring countries (#162 of 236)
29 km
Total land borders
3,735 km
Coastline
110,860
Area in km²
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Geography of Cuba

Location

Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, 150 km south of Key West, Florida

Area

110,860 km² — slightly smaller than Pennsylvania

Terrain

Mostly flat to rolling plains, with rugged hills and mountains in the southeast

Climate

Tropical; moderated by trade winds; dry season (November to April); rainy season (May to October)

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Pico Turquino 1,974 m. Lowest: Caribbean Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 108 m.

Natural resources

Cobalt, nickel, iron ore, chromium, copper, salt, timber, silica, petroleum, arable land

Natural hazards

The east coast is subject to hurricanes from August to November (in general, the country averages about one hurricane every other year); droughts are common

Good to know

Largest country in Caribbean and westernmost island of the Greater Antilles

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Cuba

How many countries border Cuba?

Cuba has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.

Is Cuba landlocked?

No. Cuba has 3,735 km of coastline.

What is the highest point of Cuba?

Pico Turquino 1,974 m. The lowest point is Caribbean Sea 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).