Geography of Cuba
Location
Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, 150 km south of Key West, Florida.
Geographic Coordinates
21 30 N, 80 00 W
Geographical Area
Land
110,860 Sq Km.
Water
Unknown
Land Boundary
29 Km.
Border Countries
United States
29 Km.
Length of Coastline
3,735 Km.
Terrain
Mostly flat to rolling plains, with rugged hills and mountains in the southeast.
Elevation Extremes
Lowest Point
Caribbean Sea 0m
Highest Point
Pico Turquino 2005m
Natural Resources
Cobalt, nickel, iron ore, chromium, copper, salt, timber, silica, petroleum, arable land
Land Use
Arable Land
28%
Permanent Crops
7%
Other
66%
Irrigated Land
8,700 Sq Km.
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.
Environmental Issues
Air and water pollution; biodiversity loss; deforestation.
