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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Cuba’s population is about 38.9× that of Barbados, a difference of 10,697,316.
Cuba’s surface area is about 256× that of Barbados, a difference of 109,450 km².
Barbados’ population density is 557% higher than that of Cuba, a difference of 557 /km².
Cuba’s nominal GDP is about 14.3× that of Barbados, a difference of $99.85 billion.
Barbados’ GDP per capita is 176% higher than that of Cuba, a difference of $16,940.
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Bridgetown
Havana
282,467
10,979,783
430 km²
109,880 km²
657 /km²
99.9 /km²
$7.50 billion · 2024
$107.35 billion · 2020
$26,545 · 2024
$9,605 · 2020
Americas
Americas
Caribbean
Caribbean
Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$
Cuban peso · CUP · $
Barbadian
Cuban
+1
+53
.bb
.cu
BB / BRB
CU / CUB
America/Barbados
America/Havana
Barbados
Cuba
| Measure | Barbados | Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bridgetown | Havana |
| Population | 282,467 | 10,979,783 |
| Surface area | 430 km² | 109,880 km² |
| Population density | 657 /km² | 99.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $7.50 billion · 2024 | $107.35 billion · 2020 |
| GDP per capita | $26,545 · 2024 | $9,605 · 2020 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Caribbean | Caribbean |
| Currency | Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$ | Cuban peso · CUP · $ |
| Nationality | Barbadian | Cuban |
| Phone code | +1 | +53 |
| Internet domain | .bb | .cu |
| ISO codes | BB / BRB | CU / CUB |
| Time zone | America/Barbados | America/Havana |
| Native name | Barbados | Cuba |
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Barbados, the easternmost island of the Caribbean, enchants with its golden beaches, vibrant music, and a blend of British and African heritage that creates a uniquely welcoming atmosphere.
Full Barbados profile →Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.
Full Cuba profile →The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
Barbados has a recorded population of approximately 282,467 people.
Barbados covers an area of about 430 km².
Barbados has a population density of roughly 657 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Barbados has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $7.50 billion as of 2024.
Barbados has a GDP per capita of approximately $26,545.
Barbados uses the Barbadian dollar (BBD), with the symbol Bds$.
Barbados is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
People from Barbados are referred to as Barbadian.
The international dialing code for Barbados is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Barbados is .bb.
Barbados uses the America/Barbados time zone.
Barbados, the easternmost island of the Caribbean, enchants with its golden beaches, vibrant music, and a blend of British and African heritage that creates a uniquely welcoming atmosphere.
The capital of Cuba is Havana.
Cuba has a recorded population of approximately 10,979,783 people.
Cuba covers an area of about 109,880 km².
Cuba has a population density of roughly 99.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Cuba has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $107.35 billion as of 2020.
Cuba has a GDP per capita of approximately $9,605.
Cuba uses the Cuban peso (CUP), with the symbol $.
Cuba is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
People from Cuba are referred to as Cuban.
The international dialing code for Cuba is +53.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cuba is .cu.
Cuba uses the America/Havana time zone.
Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.