Fidel Castro ruled Cuba though 1959 to 2008.
Of course, they are not that poor.
Fidel Castro officially stepped down as President of Cuba in 2008. His brother Raul Castro had been Acting President since 2006, and was given full Presidential status after Castro's resignation.
No, Fidel Castro remained in control of Cuba until he stepped down in 2008
Raul Castro would most likely be elected to represent Cuba in a worldwide meeting. Raul is the brother of Fidel Castro, who was the dictator of Cuba from 1959 until he stepped down for health reasons in 2008.
Cuba was a possession of Spain until 1899.
Spain controlled Cuba until 1898.
Cuba was a Spanish Territory until the Spanish American War.
3.1% (2008)
No, Cuba gained its independence from Spain in 1898.
In 2008 Fidel Castro resigned as the President of Cuba. This marked the formal end of his 49 year reign of power in the country.
Translation: What is the population of Cuba? Answer: 11,247,334 (in 2008)