which island is nearest to cuba
The Largest Island in the Caribbean. Cuba is located at the entrance to the gulf of Mexico. Its nearest neighbors are Haiti to the east, the Yucatan Peninsula (Mexico) to the west, Florida (United States) to the north and Jamaica to the south.Cuba is 1200 km (745 miles) long and covers 110,922 kmÂ² or. 42,828 milesÂ².uba is located at the entrance to the gulf of Mexico. Its nearest neighbors are Haiti to the east, the Yucatan Peninsula (Mexico) to the west, Florida (United States) to the north and Jamaica to the south.