State of Cuba
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Flag of Cuba
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Seal of Cuba
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Nickname(s): The Paradise State
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Motto(s): Homeland or Death
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Official language(s)
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English
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Capital |
Havana
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Largest City
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Havana
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Largest Metro Area
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Havana Metro Area
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Area |
Ranked 16th
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- Total |
42,427 sq mi (109,886 km²)
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- Width |
miles ( km)
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- Length |
miles ( km)
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- % water |
1.3
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- Latitude |
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Population |
3rd in the C.S.
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- Total (2000) |
11,236,444
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- Slaves |
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- Non-White |
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- Density |
265/sq mi 102/km² (2nd)
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Elevation |
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- Highest point
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Davis Mountain 536 ft (163.37 m)
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- Mean |
104 ft (31.69 m)
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- Lowest point |
Atlantic Ocean 0 ft (0 m)
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Confederate Admission
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May 20th, 1901 (18th)
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Old Union Admission
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N/A (N/A)
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Governor
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Fidel Castro (W)
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C.S. Senators
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Raúl Castro (W), Robert Smith (D)
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C.S. Representatives
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12 Whigs 6 Democrats
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Time Zone
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UTC: -5/-4
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Abbreviations
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CU CS-CU
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