Cuba

Located where the northern Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean converge, Cuba is the largest Caribbean nation by area, comprising the main island of Cuba along with Isla de la Juventud and over 4,000 smaller islets. The country features a unitary communist government and a population of approximately 11 million people, with Havana serving as both the capital and the largest city. Economically, Cuba operates a state-controlled system with a nominal GDP of roughly $202 billion as of 2023, ranking 59th globally, while maintaining a Human Development Index of 0.762. Despite these figures, the nation faces significant challenges related to economic inequality and recent waves of emigration due to domestic crises.