Cuba (disambiguation)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Cuba (disambiguation)?Northern Caribbean Sea, south of Florida, USA
2. How big is Cuba (disambiguation)?Approximately 109,884 square kilometers (42,426 sq mi)
3. What is the capital of Cuba (disambiguation)?Havana
4. How many people live in Cuba (disambiguation)?Approximately 11.2 million (as of recent estimates)
5. What language do people speak in Cuba (disambiguation)?Spanish (official)
6. What does the word "Cuba" mean besides the island?Besides the island, "Cuba" can also be a family name, the name of small towns in other countries, or a brand or fictional name.

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Disambiguation Page: A Wikipedia page that lists multiple meanings of a term and links to articles for each.
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