Cuba is considered part of Latin America. It is a multiethnic country whose people, culture and customs derive from diverse origins, including the aboriginal Taíno and Ciboney peoples, the long period of Spanish colonialism, the introduction of African slaves, and a close relationship with the Soviet Union in the Cold War.

Basic Information About Cuba:

Population: The population of Cuba is 11,394,365.

GDP: $134.3 billion (2016)

Climate: Cuba has a subtropical climate, with an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius (77 Fahrenheit) in winter and 31 degrees (88 Fahrenheit) in summer. This means that if you like warm weather it is a lovely place all year round. Cuba has two distinct seasons, rainy (May-Oct) and dry (Nov-Apr). The dry season is characterized by consistently sunny and temperate weather, with daytime temperatures averaging between 75° and 80°F (24°-27°C). 

People: Cubans or Cuban people (Spanish: Cubanos) are the inhabitants or citizens of Cuba. Cuba is a multi-ethnic nation, home to people of different ethnic and national backgrounds. 

Religion: The largest organized religion is the Roman Catholic Church. Afro-Cuban religions, a blend of native African religions and Roman Catholicism, are widely practiced in Cuba.

Capital: Havana is the capital of Cuba.

Language: Spanish is the official language spoken in Cuba.

Currency: The Cuban Peso is the currency of Cuba.

Time Zone: UTC-04:00 and UTC-05:00

Country Phone Code: 53

Capital City Phone Code: 7

Emergency Number(s): 106 (police), 104 (ambulance)

Electricity: 110 V, 60 Hz; Plug Styles: flat blade plug and two-prong round pins 

Security Concerns: Compared to other Latin American countries, Cuba has a very low rate of crime. The main concern to foreigners is petty crime such as pickpocketing and purse snatching. Petty thefts usually occur in crowded areas such as markets and beaches in major tourist areas and on public transportation. Theft from hotel rooms is also common; travelers should leave important documents, credit cards and other valuables in hotel vaults.