Border history · 1886–2023

Cuba borders over time

CShapes records 2 changes to the borders of Cuba between 1886 and 2023. It has been independent since May 20, 1902. Its territory covers 109,098 km².

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Border changes
2
Area today
109,098 km²
Status
Independent since 1902
May 20, 1902 – presentChoose a period to see its borders. The dashed line is the period before.

Timeline of Cuba's borders

Each period is one border version in CShapes, with its area and the change from the period before.

  1. January 1, 1886 – December 9, 1898

    109,098 km²First recorded versionRuled by SpainWorld map in 1886

  2. December 10, 1898 – May 19, 1902

    109,098 km²±0 km²Ruled by United StatesWorld map in 1899

  3. May 20, 1902 – present

    109,098 km²±0 km²IndependentWorld map in 1902

What changed

Independence, transfers between rulers, and border changes recorded for this country.

  1. Cuba passes from Spain to United States.
  2. Cuba becomes independent from United States.