Guantanamo Bay Cuba
Overseas Base · Cuba
Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
After 1898 Spanish-American War, U.S. forced Cuba to cede 45-square-mile Guantánamo Bay base; treaty says Cuba can't evict tenant.
💡 Why Does This Matter?
The United States maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 80 countries — more than any nation in world history. The annual cost of maintaining overseas bases exceeds $55 billion.
Critics argue that many overseas bases are Cold War relics that increase tensions, provoke "blowback," and drain resources from domestic needs. Supporters say they deter aggression and protect allies. Guantanamo Bay Cuba in Cuba is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
20.0212°N, -75.1137°E · View on Google Maps →