Cuba

geographical name Cu·ba \ˈkyü-bə, ˈkü-vä\

Definition of CUBA

island in the W. Indies N of Caribbean Sea area 41,620 square miles (107,800 square kilometers)

country largely coextensive with island; a republic ∗ Havana area 42,804 square miles (110,862 square kilometers), pop 11,177,743

— Cu·ban \ˈkyü-bən\ adjective or noun

CUBA Defined for Kids

geographical name Cu·ba \ˈkyü-bə\

island in the West Indies; an independent country; capital, Havana

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