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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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Who is the head of Cuba's national government?
President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 24 February 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government.
What types of businesses are owned by the government in cuba?
The Cuban State owns almost every business activity in Cuba. When the Cuban government need foreign know how or investments they establish a joint venture with the overseas investor on a 51% ownership. The Cuban government owns the complete Tourist Industry, hotels, resorts, tourist transport, taxi companies, bars, nightclubs, museums. But also the Sugar Industry, mining activities, Tobacco Industry, supermarkets and food distribution, Commercial banks, Fishing Industries. Even little bars and local shops are owned by the government. Farmers rent land from the State, they own their business but the distribution and sale is owned by the Cuban government
What type of games do the children play in Cuba?
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer... they also play video games such as Grand Theft Auto and other games much like children in America do.
Yes and No you have to go threw so much paperwork and even then it might take years also you have to have an invite from someone in another country and in the end you most likely will not be able to meet the obligations to leave or the Cuban authority's may just say NO! If your a professional they will make it even harder for you to leave because they don't want to lose you.
So for people who just say yes you can leave freely they are wrong.
Ask the people who float to Florida on rafts if they are allowed to leave freely.
Why are Cubans legal in the US?
This question does not really make sense. Why wouldn't Cubans be legal in the US? Cubans have come to the US seeking a better life. What is wrong with that?
What is the best currency to take to Cuba?
Take the currency of your home country, and upon arrival in Cuba change it into Cuban convertable pesos, (CUC) which cannot be purchased outside of Cuba. Make sure your bills are clean and in good condition, it should be noted that for US currency there is an extra surcharge to exchange which is not applied to any other currency.
Year of us lease end on Guantanamo?
There is no year end to this lease, the lease will first end when US and Cuba both agree on the termination of the lease. according to the Platt Amendment, the lease is indefiant at the cost of 2000 USD a year.
Is coffee a major natural resource in Cuba?
not really it's not natural resource, it can be counted as a agriculture crop
What were the social accomplishments of the Cuban Revolution?
The poor people of Cuba had little access to
medical treatment
, education and little chance of advancement. The revolution brought universal virtually free education and medical treatment and greatly reduced starvation. In the short to medium term the vast majority of Cubans were better off.
What was the economy like in Cuba during World War 2?
People had to stand in line for food it was not a nice place then.
Is Cuba in the Caribbean or the Bahamas?
Cuba cannot be in the Bahamas, they are two completely separate countries.
Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean.
The Bahamas is an island nation in the Atlantic Ocean.
When marrying a US citizen how long does it take to process your papers and become a resident?
If the marriage is found to be valid it takes a minimum of 6-18 months to obtain permanent residence status (green card). The parties must remain legally married and residing together for three years before the immigrant can apply for US citizenship. Persons who are in the US illegally are not eligible for permanent resident status and citizenship even if they marry a US citizen.
What weapons were used in the Cuban Revolution?
The Cuban soldiers mainly uses machetes and what ever gun they could find.The guns they used were guns from killed enemy's think it is amazing that the Spain soldiers were trained better, and had better weapons than Cubans but they still put up a good fight.But the main weapon was the machetes and one tactic that they used was the machete charge.
Which islands are located north of cuba?
The Bahamas are north of Cuba.
See the related link below for a map of the area.
everyone uses garnish because garnishes are spices or added material/ flavors to make/improve meals for everyone
3 reasons why the US went to war with Spain in Cuba?
The Unites States was heavily influenced by Yellow Journalism, the newspapers in this category manipulated people's minds into thinking that we should go to war with Spain by exposing Spanish Atrocities.
