Cuba, [a] officially the Republic of Cuba, [b] is an island country in the Caribbean. It comprises 4,195 islands, islets and cays, including the eponymous main island and Isla de la Juventud.

Dec 3, 2025 · Cuba, country of the West Indies, the largest single island of the archipelago, and one of the more-influential states of the Caribbean region. The domain of the Arawakan-speaking Taino, …

2 days ago · With an area of more than 44,000 square miles (114,447 sq. km.), Cuba is the largest island in the West Indies, accounting for more than one-half of the total Caribbean land mass. The …

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Dec 2, 2025 · All you need to make the perfect cup of Cuban coffee is to whisk together a spoonful of sugar with a spoonful of espresso, then pour the coffee over the top.

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on its way to Cuba. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting.

The recorded history of Cuba began on October 28, 1492, when Christopher Columbus sighted the island during his first voyage of discovery and claimed it for Spain.

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20 hours ago · Cuba reiterates condemnation of subversion and economic manipulation Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero today condemned the subversion and economic manipulation against the …

For American travelers, no specific US government approval is needed to travel to Cuba, but a valid passport and the Cuban tourist card are essential. When purchasing the tourist card, travelers are …