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___ CubaDestination Cuba, this page is about many aspects of the largest Caribbean island. Find official web sites about the pearl of the Antilles, and get comprehensive information on the Caribbean nation in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from Cuba and you will find maps and other travel and tourism information for sightseeing, travel and holidays in Cuba. |
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Republic of Cuba | Republica de Cuba |
Country Profile |
 Solitary-star Flag of Cuba Background: Located in the Caribbean Sea, the Cuban archipielago comprises of the Cuba Island, the Youth Island and around 4200 islets and keys. The native Amerindian population of Cuba began to decline after the European discovery of the island by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1492 and following its development as a Spanish colony during the next several centuries. An US intervention during the Spanish-American War in 1898 overthrew finally Spanish rule. Fidel CASTRO led a rebel army to victory in 1959; his iron rule has held the country together since. Cuba's communist revolution, with Soviet support, was exported throughout Latin America and Africa during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. related countries: USA, Russia related Caribbean island nations: Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico |
Official Name: Republica de Cuba short form: Cuba int'l long form: Republic of Cuba ISO Country Code: cu Time: Local Time = UTC -5h Actual Time: Tue-May-13 05:58 Capital City: Habana (Havanna, pop. 2 million) Other major Cities: Santiago de Cuba, Camaguey, Santa Clara, Holguin, Guantanamo, Matanzas, Cienfuegos, Pinar del Rio. Government: Type: Communist state; current government assumed power by force January 1, 1959. Independence: 20 May 1902 (from Spain 10 December 1898; administered by the US from 1898 to 1902). Geography: Location: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, 150 km south of Florida Area: 110 860 sq. km. (44 200 sq. mi.) Terrain: Flat or gently rolling plains, hills; mountains up to 2,000 meters (6,000 ft.) in the southeast. Climate: Tropical, moderated by trade winds; dry season (November-April); rainy season (May-October). People: Nationality: Cuban(s) Population: 11 million; 70% urban, 30% rural. Ethnic groups: 51% mulatto, 37% white, 11% black, 1% Chinese (according to Cuban census data). Language: Spanish. Literacy: 95%. Natural resources: Nickel, cobalt, iron ore, copper, manganese, salt, timber. Agriculture products: Sugar, tobacco, citrus and tropical fruits, coffee, rice, beans, meat, vegetables. Industries: Sugar, petroleum, tobacco, construction, nickel, steel, cement, agricultural machinery, pharmaceuticals. Exports partners: Netherlands 21.8%, Canada 16.2%, Russia 10.7%, Spain 8.7%, China 7.3% (2003) Imports partners: Spain 16.6%, Venezuela 12.5%, Italy 8.6%, USA 8.5%, China 7.7%, Canada 5.4%, Mexico 5.3%, France 4.9% (2003) Currency: Cuban Peso (CUP) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of CubaGobierno de la República de CubaThe Government site of the Republic of Cuba. Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores Ministry of Foreign Relations. Diplomatic Missions Mision de Cuba ante Naciones Unidas Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cuba to the United Nations. Embajada de Cuba Embassy of Cuba , Canada Weather Instituto de Meteorología - INSMET Cuba weather information by Cuban Institute of Meteorology (in Spanish). Maps Map of Cuba Political map of Cuba.  Google
Earth CubaZoomable satellite view of Cuba. Google
Earth HabanaZoomable satellite view of Cuba's capital city. Map
of Central America and the CaribbeanReference Map of Central America and the Caribbean. |
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Cuba NewsNews AgenciesAgencia Informativa Latinoamericana S.A. Cuban based press agency. Agencia Cubana de Noticias - AIN Cuban News Agency. Newspapers CubaSi.cu General country information and current news. Granma Diario Granma International Edition with news from Cuba. Radio Habana Cuba National news (not very up-to-date). CubaNet News US-Florida based site with "Cuba news from independent journalist on the Island" (in Spanish, French and English). |
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Arts & CultureBallet Nacional de CubaThe celebrated National Ballet of Cuba, founded in 1948. Biblioteca Nacional José Martí National Library of Cuba "José Martí".  CubarteCultura Cubana - a portal to comprehensive cultural information on Cuba. CubaLiteraria A portal to Cuban literature (in Spanish). Arts Arte cubano. Galerias cubanas A portal site of five cuban art galleries presenting Cuban artists. |
 National Ballet of Cuba © Cubanacan |
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Business & EconomyCámara de Comercio de la Republica de CubaOfficial website of Cuba's Chamber of Commerce. Transportation Airline Cubana Cubana de Aviación, Cubana Airlines serves national and international destinations in the Caribbean and the Americas. |
 Horse-drawn carriage in old Havana © Cuba-pictures.com, David Stanley |
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Destination Cuba - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Cuba: Pinar del Río, Havanna, Varadero, Cayo Largo, Cienfuegos, Trinidad de Cuba, Jardínes del Rey, Santa Lucía de Cuba, Holguín, Santiago de Cuba.Find accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, cruising, diving, tours and much more. Ministerio de Turismo de Cuba Travel and Tourism Cuba, the official Tourist guide to Cuba. CubaInfo Some Cuba information by the Tourist Office of Cuba, Frankfurt (German) Cubanacan Site of the biggest tourism organisation of Cuba with extensive information on travel and tourism in Cuba. Cuba-Pictures.com This gallery introduces the 14 provinces of Cuba by a collection of 126 travel photos taken by David Stanley. CubaSi.cu General country and travel information. NotiNet A Cuban portal. |
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EducationAcademia de Ciencias de CubaThe Academy of Science of Cuba. Biblioteca Nacional "José Martí" The National Library of Cuba. (Spanish) Universidad Cubana Site about the Cuban Higher Education system by the Ministerio de Educación Superior (in Spanish) Universidad de La Habana The University of Havana, founded in 1728, greatest and oldest university in the Caribbean. |
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Environment & NatureCuba: Wild Island of the CaribbeanPBS features about Cuba's nature. The Nature of Cuba Smithsonian Magazin article about Cuba's nature. |
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HistoryCommander Ernesto Che GuevaraBiographic material by the Center for the Studies on Che Guevara. History of Cuba A linear journey through Cuba's history. |
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SearchCubawebCuba Directory. Newsgroup of Cuba soc.culture.cuba Additional Information on CubaBackground Notes: CubaGovernments on the WWW: Cuba LANIC: Cuba Directory of Cuba online information. Nutshellnotes Cuba Open Directory Project: Cuba Wikipedia: Cuba The World Factbook -- Cuba |
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