The communist government of Cuba, a century after the six traditional provinces were created, further divided the country into what is now 14 provinces and one special municipality: the Isla de la Juventud (Island of Youth). The provinces, from east to west, are as follows:

1. Pinar del Río
2. La Habana
3. La Cuidad de La Habana (the city of Havana)
4. Mantanzas
5. Villa Clara
6. Cienfuegos
7. Sancti Spíritus
8. Ciego de Ávila
9. Camagüey
10. Las Tunas
11. Granma
12. Holguín
13. Santiago de Cuba
14. Guantánamo