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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
Was Cuba ever a democratic country?
Cuba was a democratic country right after and before World War Two. Italian, Jewish and other gangsters invested money to create casinos. This is only possible in Democratic countries not Communist countries because of certain liberties associated with it. Shortly after, it had a military coup in which Castro was instated as the ruler/leader/dictator.
How did the Cuba earthquake in 2010 affect Cuba?
Cuba did have a series of small earthquakes in march of 2010, because i experienced them. they did not effect anything though
Is there a Declaration of Independence for Cuba?
Yes, there is. However it is no longer recognized, it was amended by Castro.
Where did Raul Castro go to college?
He attended Colegio de Dolores in Santiago and Colegio de Belén in Havana.
Are people happy to live in Cuba?
Well it depends how you mean "happy". On Cuba everyone is happy because they look more positive on the life. I have been to Cuba and most stuff what people say about Cuba is false. Almost everyone have a phone on Cuba. Theres absolutly no rasism on Cuba something that really fasinated me and with stuff like that who wouldn't be happy =) ?
Does Russia still have a military base in Cuba?
Yes. Most of them have been closed for years, but they still exist. It appears that there may still be some active Russian SIGINT in Cuba, but that's about all. A couple of years ago, they mentioned turning over a listening post in Cuba to China--don't know if they actually did so.
Where can one find information on Gitmo?
"Gitmo" is a term for the detention facility Guantanamo Bay. One can find more information about the facility by reading the Guantanamo Bay Wikipedia page.
Does Cuba have a President or Governor General?
Yes it does because if it doesn't then who rules it! Sorry if it is confusing but yes it is; THE ANSWER IS YES!
well actually the person's answer above me is half right, they do have a like ruler type but it's not a president and it's not a goverbor general It's called a dictator like cuba for example, castro was a dictator, they only have dictators in a dictatorship. Unlike america, in a dictatorship if they talk about the dictator badley they get killed. And in england they do not have an election like in a dictatorship or a presidential goverment. Instead it's the royal families if you are born in those families you become king/queen. (bet you already knew that)
Why is the butterfly jasmine Cuba's national flower?
The butterfly jasmine is endemic to Cuba, so it doesn't grow anywhere else in the world. Besides that, during the wars of independence, women put the flowers in their hair, and used them to carry secret messages from the rebel troops. They rolled the tiny pieces of paper and pinned them into the hollow space at the centre of the flower to enable communication between the rebels in hiding. Since then, the flower has become a symbol of the strenght and courage of the Cuban women.
What is cuba natural resources and environmental promblems?
Cobalt, nickel, ore, copper, salt, timber, petroleum
Cuba's environmental problems are deforestation, and the preservation of its wildlife.
What nation originally discovered the island of Cuba?
Christopher Columbus sighted the island during his first voyage of discovery on 27 October 1492, and claimed it for Spain.
Cuba is not poor. It thrives. Many low income medical students go to finish their career in Cuba, including some U.S. citizens, in Cuba they get their degrees under one condition: that they go back to their country and treat the poor there, Cuban doctors are some of the best in the world! Because the people work hard for it, they have the best healthcare in the region and their life expectancy is higher than that of the U.S. They preserve their wildlife, and the U.S. citizens don't treat it like a bar or a club ever since the revolution. So why don't you go to Cuba to discover it's riches and beauty for yourself, I'm sure you'll be impressed and have second thoughts about calling it poor.
Since the mid 90's Cuba's #1 money maker has been tourism. Cuba exports about $2.4 billion a year. The main exports are: sugar, nickel, tobacco, shellfish, medical products, citrus, and coffee.
Cuba is an Island and it is surrounded by water, It has more than 300 beaches :)
What do people in Cuba do for fun besides swimming?
Cuba is a beautiful country and the people are great. Cubans have many interests and hobbies just like everyone else anywhere else in the world. You just can not get bored in such an awesome island.
Cubans are particularly fond of good conversation, music, dancing, singing, fishing and sports (especially baseball.) And they enjoy walking or cycling in their beautiful landscapes. They have lots of cultural interests too (they love good books, movies, painting and hand-crafts). Many people are experts in cooking and do-it-yourself projects too.
Of course there are times when they relax and do not do much and enjoy their siesta under a palm tree or drink their beers or mojitos and smoke their Havana cigars.
Cubans also like to play dominos. They are also quite loud when they are speaking.
How did president Eisenhower react to Castro's control of cuba?
He was furious, and severed all diplomatic and commercial ties with Cuba. He ordered an invasion of Cuba. President Kennedy completed the operation "Bay of Pigs" as his fist act as president. The invasion was a failure.
