Republic of Cuba is located in the Caribbean of the North American Continent, with a population of 11,477,459, making it
the 73rd largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Havana with a total population of 2,400,300. The country
encompasses 110,860 square kilometers making it the 105th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with the
Straits of Florida, North Atlantic Ocean, Cayman Trench, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.
President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul Castro Ruz is recognized as the Chief
of State and Head of Government and, along with First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of
the Council of Ministers Gen. Jose Ramon Machado Ventura, achieves that status through election of the National
Assembly and holds that position for five years with no term limits. Its form of government is a Communist State and they
celebrate the creation of their constitution on 24th of February 1976.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Spanish. It counts among its major religions Roman Catholic, Protestants,
Jehovah's Witnesses, Jewish, and Santeria. As sources of mass communication it has 169 AM, 55 FM, 1 Short Wave and
58 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Pico Turquino, its highest point at 2,005 meters and the Caribbean Sea, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Caribbean Sea and the Strait of Florida, which measure 240 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are sugar, petroleum, tobacco,
construction, nickel, steel, cement, agricultural machinery and pharmaceuticals. Its official currency is Cuban Peso.
Here’s something you may not know about Cuba. Cuban Tree Frogs are notorious for eating other frogs. Collectors of the
species have found that if there are other species of frogs in the same tank, Cuban Tree Frogs have been known to feast on
their neighbors.
the 73rd largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Havana with a total population of 2,400,300. The country
encompasses 110,860 square kilometers making it the 105th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with the
Straits of Florida, North Atlantic Ocean, Cayman Trench, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.
President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul Castro Ruz is recognized as the Chief
of State and Head of Government and, along with First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of
the Council of Ministers Gen. Jose Ramon Machado Ventura, achieves that status through election of the National
Assembly and holds that position for five years with no term limits. Its form of government is a Communist State and they
celebrate the creation of their constitution on 24th of February 1976.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Spanish. It counts among its major religions Roman Catholic, Protestants,
Jehovah's Witnesses, Jewish, and Santeria. As sources of mass communication it has 169 AM, 55 FM, 1 Short Wave and
58 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Pico Turquino, its highest point at 2,005 meters and the Caribbean Sea, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Caribbean Sea and the Strait of Florida, which measure 240 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are sugar, petroleum, tobacco,
construction, nickel, steel, cement, agricultural machinery and pharmaceuticals. Its official currency is Cuban Peso.
Here’s something you may not know about Cuba. Cuban Tree Frogs are notorious for eating other frogs. Collectors of the
species have found that if there are other species of frogs in the same tank, Cuban Tree Frogs have been known to feast on
their neighbors.
| Cuban Tree Frog |
| Gateway to Colon Graveyard |
| Santa Clara |
Cuba is tropical and has posh resorts and hotels all over the place even though Americans are not allowed
in Cuba unless there is a special reason. Officially only 1.90% of their population is below the poverty line
but Illicit migration to the United States - using homemade rafts, alien smugglers, air flights, or via the
southwest border - is a continuing problem. The United States Coast Guard intercepted 2,810 individuals
attempting to cross the Straits of Florida in 2006. Christopher Columbus discovered Cuba in 1492. Holguin
is the 2nd largest deposit site of nickel and cobalt in the world. One good place to visit would be Havana. A
short charter flight into Havana gets you there and back to Holguin quickly, allowing plenty of time for
sightseeing, shopping and lunch at a popular Old Havana restaurant. You'll tour the colonial section, visit
museums and check out modern Havana. Looking for some place to actually settle down or retire to? I
think you might have found it.
in Cuba unless there is a special reason. Officially only 1.90% of their population is below the poverty line
but Illicit migration to the United States - using homemade rafts, alien smugglers, air flights, or via the
southwest border - is a continuing problem. The United States Coast Guard intercepted 2,810 individuals
attempting to cross the Straits of Florida in 2006. Christopher Columbus discovered Cuba in 1492. Holguin
is the 2nd largest deposit site of nickel and cobalt in the world. One good place to visit would be Havana. A
short charter flight into Havana gets you there and back to Holguin quickly, allowing plenty of time for
sightseeing, shopping and lunch at a popular Old Havana restaurant. You'll tour the colonial section, visit
museums and check out modern Havana. Looking for some place to actually settle down or retire to? I
think you might have found it.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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CUBA
Updated 11/12/10
Updated 11/12/10
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
less then 0.1%
6,200 (2007 est.)
less then 100
6,200 (2007 est.)
less then 100
| Cristobol Colon |
| Cuban beach on the Caribbean Sea- Cuba's lowest point |
| El Malecon, the waterfront of Havana- Cuba's capital and largest city |
| Manzanillo Beach on Cuba's Cayman Trench |
| Matanzas |
| Pico Turquino- Cuba's highest point |
| La Farola Mountains |
| Sunset on Isla de la Juventud |
| Sierra Maestra Mountains in Cuba's southeast |
| Guantanamo Bay |
| Ropa Vieja- a traditional Cuban dish of flank steak in tomato sauce, black beans, yellow rice and fried yucca |
| Sierra de los Organos Mountains in Cuba's northwest |
| Cuban ladies in traditional clothes |
| Baracoa Bay near Cape Maysi- Cuba's easternmost point |
| Maria La Gorda on Peninsula de Guanahacabibes- Cuba's westernmost point |
| Peninsula de Hicacos- Cuba's northernmost point |
| Varadero- Cuba's southernmost point |
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