Geography

Geographical Location of Cuba

Cuba, which is the largest Caribbean island, is located in between Bahamas and
Jamaica. It lies at a distance of 90 miles from Florida. The total land area of Cuba
is estimated to be 110,860 km2 which is approximately equivalent to that of
Pennsylvania. To the north of Cuba lies the Starlit of Florida and the North Atlantic
Ocean and to its north west is the Gulf of Mexico. The Yucatan Channel lies in the
western part of the island while it is bounded by the Caribbean Sea in the south.

Topography of Cuba

The topography of Cuba is an important element of the overall Geography of Cuba.

Cuba is characterized by huge mountains which cover more than one third of the
total land area. The remaining portion of the island consists of flat plain lands.
There are 200 bays and 289 beaches in Cuba. Cuba is also characterized by the
large number of water bodies. Most of the rivers of Cuba are shallow.

Climate

Hot, sub-tropical climate all year. Most rain falls between May and October and the
hurricane season officially runs from July to November, with most storms
historically occurring in October and November. Humidity varies between 75% and
95%. Cooler months are January to April when the least rain falls.

The news says that at least 57.37% of Cuba's total surface area could be
considered as moderately vulnerable until very vulnerable to desertification,
according to a study released by the state newspaper Granma.

According to the research, which grouped scientists from different institutions of the
island, the main areas classified within that category are located in the provinces of
Pinar del Ro, Camagey, Las Tunas and Guantnamo.