Havana at a Glance
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Cuba |
| Population | approx. 2.1 million (metropolitan area 3.7 million) |
| Language | Spanish |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (CUP) — tourists usually pay in USD or EUR |
| Time Zone | EST (UTC−5), Daylight Saving Time EDT (UTC−4) — 6 hours behind Germany |
| Electricity | 110V/220V, Type A/B/C — bring adapters for US sockets! |
| Drinking Water | NOT drinkable — always buy bottled water |
| Phone Code | +53 (7 for Havana) |
| Internet TLD | .cu |
| Visa | Tourist card (Tarjeta de Turista) required — from approx. €25 |
| Area | 728 km² (sprawling) |
| Highest Point | Tetas de Managua (200 m) |
| Location | Northwest coast of Cuba, on the Gulf of Mexico |
