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Cuba

Cuba. Location. Cuba is a large island nation 93 miles south of Florida. Geography. Cuba comprises the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Government. Cuba is one of four remaining socialist states No political parties in Cuba are allowed to campaign

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Cuba

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  1. Cuba

  2. Location • Cuba is a large island nation 93 miles south of Florida

  3. Geography • Cuba comprises the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos.

  4. Government • Cuba is one of four remaining socialist states • No political parties in Cuba are allowed to campaign • Public elections are not held in Cuba, but the election of Cuba’s dictator is one of the responsibilities of the 609 members of the National Assembly of People’s Power

  5. Currency • Cuba’s currency is the Cuban Peso • These are colored paper slips, unlike US dollars. • 1 US dollar = 26.5 CUP

  6. Natural Resources • cobalt • nickel • iron ore • copper • manganese • salt • timber • silica • petroleum

  7. School • Top Universities • Universidad de la Habana (1544th worldwide) • Instituto Superior Politécnico José Antonio Echeverría (2603rd) • Universidad Central Marta Abreu de la Villas (2947th) • Allstudentswearuniformsaccordingtotheir grade level

  8. Families • Families live just about the same as families in America

  9. Tourism • Cuba has a very great tourism buisness • Some popular spots are its beaches, historic towns, and luxury hotels

  10. History • Columbus landed on Cuba in 1492, and became a Spanish colony • Cuba gained formal independence from Spain in 1902 • Fidel Castro came to rule during the 1953-9 Cuban Revolution • Cuba has been ruled by the Communist Party of Cuba ever since

  11. Food • fusion of native Taino food, Spanish, African, and Caribbean cuisine • Cuba Sandwich (mixto) • built on a base of lightly buttered Cuban bread and contains sliced roast pork, serranoham, swisscheese, dill pickles, and yellow mustard • Rice and beans are two ingredients found in many Cuban dishes

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