Stereotypes about Cuban culture include assumptions that all Cubans are good dancers, love cigars, and are passionate about salsa music. There may also be stereotypes about Cubans being politically affiliated with communism or having certain physical characteristics, such as being dark-skinned with curly hair.

Around 60-70% of Cubans identify as Roman Catholic, making it the largest religion in the country. However, the percentage of practicing Catholics is likely lower due to a decline in religious observance over the years.

The population in Cuba is predominantly of mixed-race descent due to its history of colonization and migration. The main racial groups in Cuba include White/Caucasian, Black/Afro-Cuban, and Mulatto/mixed-race individuals. The diverse cultural heritage in Cuba reflects a blend of European, African, and Indigenous influences.

Some areas have a larger population than others because of available sources such as schools, businesses, and ports. For example, one is more likely to live in an urban area because they have better access to services and offices than one who is living in a lesser populated area. Landscape is also a reason for differences in population, for example, few people live in the Sahara or Antarctica.

Since the 1990s, it is estimated that thousands of people have died attempting to cross the Florida Straits from Cuba to the United States. The exact number is difficult to determine due to the lack of official statistics, but it is considered to be a significant loss of life.

Common surnames in Cuba include Rodriguez, Perez, Gonzalez, Hernandez, and Garcia.

Yes, there are private schools in Cuba, but they are restricted in number and heavily regulated by the government. The vast majority of schools in Cuba are public and run by the state with education being free and mandatory for all children up to the age of 15.

Corruption in Cuba can be attributed to a variety of factors, including limited economic opportunity, lack of political freedoms, and the centralized nature of the government. The government's control over various aspects of society, such as the media and judiciary, can create an environment where corruption can flourish. Additionally, the dual currency system and limited access to goods can incentivize individuals to engage in corrupt practices.

Written in 1854, the Ostend Manisfesto described the rationale for the United States to purchase Cuba from Spain while implying that the U.S. should declare war if Spain refused.

Cuba is located in the northern Caribbean sea, south of Florida and east of Mexico. It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

Communism in Cuba has brought about universal healthcare and education, but also restrictions on political freedom and limited economic opportunities. Many Cubans have experienced shortages of basic goods and services as a result of the communist system. Overall, opinions on the impact of communism in Cuba vary widely among its citizens.

One popular Cuban legend is that of the ghost of a woman named La Dama de Blanco (The White Lady) who appears dressed in all white and hitchhikes along a road near Havana. Another famous legend is that of El Chupacabra, a creature believed to roam the Cuban countryside attacking livestock.

Yes, Cubans are able to travel both domestically and internationally. However, there are restrictions in place that can make it difficult for them to travel freely, such as obtaining exit permits and visas.

The record for the most assassination attempts made on a single person is held by Fidel Castro, the former leader of Cuba. It is estimated that there were over 600 attempts on his life.

One notable visitor to Cuba in December 1997 was Pope John Paul II. He made a historic trip to the country, becoming the first pope to visit Cuba. During his visit, he held mass, met with Fidel Castro, and called for greater religious and political freedoms in the country.

1961 Fidel Castro announced that he was a Marxist-Leninist and than under his leadership Cuba would become a communist country. Cuba is only 90 miles from our shores and still communists.

Yes there are animals in Cuba !

It`s a slang term meaning Vagina. I am visiting Colombia right now and the street produce venders are always shouting "We have fresh, papaya, papaya, papaya." Always makes me laugh(I´m cuban). Around cubans, you would ask for Fruta Bomba, if refering to Papaya, unless you want a bunch of cubans snickering and/or outright laughing at you.

Yes. The US still has a trade embargo against Cuba. There has been one in place since March of 1958, and recently became more strict by adding that it is illegal for American's to consume Cuban cigars outside of the United States. This was added in 2004. There is currently no end in sight for the embargo to end, but it will most likely continue until Fidel Castro dies and the Cuban government becomes non-communist.

Arroz con pollo, Black beans, fried plantains, picadillo, roasted pork and more. See related links for a website with more.

== == Cubans are very fond of roast pork, black beans, plantains, yucca, rice, and just about any kind of seafood. Also a wide variety of fruits, such as, mango, papaya, coconut, and most definitely avocados. Actually, we will eat just about anything that tastes good.
Cuban food is a fusion of Native American Taino food and also Spanish, African and Caribbean cuisines. One dish is called Arrow con polo which is chicken and rice.

Yes, it is a country. It is an island country in the Caribbean Sea south of Florida.

Cuba is 42,804 sq mi The US is 3,676,487 sq mi That means that Cuba is about 1.2% the size of the US. You could fit about 85.5 Cubas in the US.

Puerto Rico

Poor workers in Cuba were upset that many policies were not changed.