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Cuba
A distance of 90 miles (144 kilometers) separates the Republic of Cuba from the United States of America. That distance is close enough for cultural if not political influences between the two countries. Contributors typically ask about Cuba's ancient Arawak, Ceboney and Taino past; brief forays into 20th century democratic politics; cultural contributions to world music and poetry; and political plans for the future.
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What is the current political status of Cuba?
Before the revolution in 1959 Cuba was a dictatorship. The entire nation was suppressed under the tight grip of the dictator Fulgencio Batista. There were no free elections, and the Cuban people were deprived of the basic human rights. While many profess that conditions have gotten better, the reality is that 56,406 Cubans entered the US in 2016 seeking a different life.
Physical characteristic of Cuba Geography?
Here are more than that:
Escambray Mountains
Sierra Maestra ~ Pico Turquino 6,560 ft
Sierra Cristal
Sierra del Rosario
Sierra de Trinidad
Sierra de los Organos
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Cuba is well known by its rich culture roots, music, aromatic cigars, sugar, Cuban rum, beautiful beaches and hospitable people. Along with Cuban wine Cuba is also known for its pristine and exotic locations, hiding many secrets, warm climate, and vibrant nightlife and off course Cuban cigars. I knew Cuba for Fidel Castro and the that he always keeps in his lips. Great country
What were some good things Castro did in Cuba?
The US did nothing "good" in or for Cuba. The US blockaded the island, isolating it from the rest of the world after the Bay of Pigs, with no trade or cultural exchanges. It has over time overwhelmingly increased its poverty and diminished its future capabilities.
What is the continent of Havana?
Although Cuba is an island in the Caribbean Sea, not connected to any continent,
it is considered to be part of North America, as are the countries of Central America.
North America
Why did America put an embargo on cuba?
In around the 1960's relations between Russia and the Unite States began to get a little tense. Once the Russians began sending Cuba nuclear weapons which were within reach of most of America, America sent out to Cuba forcing them to give the weapons back to Russia. This is known as the Cuban Missile Crisis. After this the United States would not have anything to do with Cuba. This is why Cuban cars are the mainly still the same style as the old 1950's American Style cars as well as you cannot fly to Cuba from the United States.
What are the five major land forms of the earth?
i do not know them all due to reasons unknown but most are here
- sea stack
- valley
- island
- beach
- volcano
- mountain
- plateau
- canyon
- floodplain
- penninsula
What are the names of the deserts in Cuba?
Yes.
The La Guajira Desert is located in the northernmost part of Colombia and it touches the Caribbean Sea. It is about 610 km (380 mi) north of Bogota.
The ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao) of the southern Caribbean are also semi-arid islands that receive very little rain fall each year. They are located just north of the Venezuelan coast, thus outside of the hurricane belt and away from tropical moisture.
A desert on Aruba isn't so evident from the beaches, but one minute outside of downtown Oranjestad and the cacti start in full effect. The best place to see the unspoiled Aruban desert (and lizards, caves and petroglyphs) is the Arikok National Park.
Bonaire is known as the diving capital of the Caribbean, but above the water Bonaire it has primarily desert conditions. Large 'Kadushi' cactus dot the landscape with an almost impenetrable scrub of divi trees, thorny shrubs, and paddle cactus. Goats and donkeys wander their way through this arid terrain.
On Curacao the brightly painted Dutch colonial buildings of the main city Willemstad bring tourist from all over world. Once you leave the city though, the landscape shifts to a desert scene, with spiny aloe and mesquite sprouting from atop weathered limestone cliffs.
What was the effect of the platt amendment on US relations wit cuba?
It made Cuba a protectorate of the United Sates.
When did Cuba become an independent nation?
Cuba became a Spanish colony in 1511 when the first Spanish settlement was founded by Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar at Baracoa. The Spanish rule ended in 1898 following an American invasion provoked by the sinking of the battleship "Maine" at the beginning of that very same year.
Which bodies of water surround Cuba?
The largest natural lake is Laguna de Leche (Lagoon of Milk). The largest man-made body is Presa Zaza.
How did the united state respond when Castro seized American business in Cuba?
The United States placed a trade embargo on Cuba
He was killed by Spanish Soldiers at the Battle of Dos Rios.
What does the star on the Cuban flag mean?
The official version of the meaning of the Cuban flag according to Cuba's government is that the blue stripes refer to the three old divisions of the island and that the two white stripes represent the strength of the independent ideal. They also state that the red triangle symbolizes equality, fraternity, and freedom, as well as the blood shed in the island's struggle for independence. Lastly, the white star symbolizes the absolute freedom among the Cuban people.
The real story is that the Cuban flag was created by Narcisco Lopez and put together by Emilia Teurbe Tolon in 1849. The design of the flag was suggested by the Cuban poet Miguel Teurbe Tolon.
His design incorporates three blue stripes that represent the sea that surrounds the island and two white stripes that symbolize the purity of the patriotic cause. The red triangle stands for the blood shed to free the nation and it symbolizes the sky turned red from the blood shed in battle. The white star in the red triangle stands for independence. Lopez carried this flag in battle in 1850 in Cardenas and although he was not victorious, this was the first instance of the flag being raised in Cuba.
What kind of geography is typical of cuba?
Cuba has a population of 11,047,251. The population is 64.1% white, 26.6% mestizo, and 9.3% black. The median age is 39.9 years and the population is 85% nominally Roman Catholic.
What is a typical day for a student in Cuba?
Its harder than it is in America. We are disciplined and the teacher does not allow back talk. You will get a punishment in front of the whole class.
Are there any neighboring countries of Cuba?
The neighboring countries of Cuba are Jamacia, The Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the Bahamas. The bordering bodies of water are The Caribbean Sea, The North Atlantic Ocean, and The Gulf of Mexico.
