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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.
1,858 Questions
Who did the US back as the dictator of Cuba?
The US supported Fulgencio Batista not because he was a dictator but because he was more favorable to US concerns than the Communists who eventually took over.
Which has a larger costline Cuba or Jamaica?
Cuba has an area of 110,860 sq km (42,803 sq mi), it extends 1,223 km (760 mi) E-W and about 89 km (55 mi) N-S in comparison to Jamaica who has an area of 10,990 square kilometers (4,243 square miles)so in answering this question I would say Cuba is 10 times bigger than Jamaica.
Stacey (Waxy)
Who tried to invade Cuba in April of 1961 Why did they invade?
Brigade 2506, a US counter-revolutionary force, invaded Cuba in April 1961. Known as the Bay of Pigs Invasion, its purpose was to attempt to overthrow the government established by Fidel Castro. It did not succeded.
Nickname that the American press gave the Spanish General in Cuba?
Valeriano Weyler was called The Butcher.
What was the trade between Cuba and the US?
Nothing was the trade between U.S and Cuba because the U.S has an embargo against Cuba. Making us unavailable to trade with Cuba
Why do you ask that question?
because we have spent 52 yrs screaming Cuba libre instead of removing Castro or because our motto seems to have been "Give me liberty or give me Miami"?
We did have great men fight Fidel and bay of pigs granted that was a long time ago thus I assume your question is directed to non bay of pigs Cubans in Miami.
Are you the US friendly with cuba?
No. Relations will probably be bad until the Castros are out of power.
No they are not, they are communists, which is very different!
Is the Government of Cuba democratic or republican?
Neither. The Government of Cuba is a comunist dictatorship.
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Would Cuba have won its independence in the late 19th century if the US had not intervened there?
yes
What is the chain of islands north east of Cuba called?
The chains of islands northeast of Cuba are the Bahamas Islands.
There is a Melena del Sur and a Guira de Melena, both of which are in Cuba.
