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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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How did the US respond when Castro seized American business's in Cuba?
When Fidel Castro seized American businesses in Cuba, the US broke off all diplomatic relations with Cuba. On October 19, 1960, the US imposed a trade embargo against Cuba on everything except food and medicine. On February 7, 1962, the embargo was extended to include all imports. The embargo still stands today.
Who made up Theodore Roosevelt's rough riders force that captured Kettle and San Juan hills in cuba?
The Rough Riders were made up of rugged westerners and wealthy easterners.(Nova Net)
Why did USSR agree to dismantle the missile bases in Cuba?
The USSR knew how dangerous the confrontation would be if the USA & the USSR would go head to head in a nuclear war. The destruction of the world was a huge possibility and niether superpower could risk that.
Cubans come from an island 90 miles off key west Florida , Cubans are very prosperous people , they do not consider themselves latinos being they are not from latin America but from the antillas it is an island with over 11 million people .
they are highly educated due to communism they exiled into north America and other countries all the way to Europe . Cubans are not immigrants they are hopeful to return to their country once the present government ends . their problem is not hunger or bad education but political. cuba at this moment is communist . they consider themselves exiles not immigrants if cuba was not communist there would be no Cubans here . their problems are not of those of south , nor central America they would not be crossing borders to get here just to work in miniual jobs and send back home they love the u.s.a. and are very grateful but they long for their country to be free . what they do not understand is why people cross the border to come here when those countries are not communist why not stay and make ones country rich?
What is the relative location of Florida?
Florida is positioned in both the northern and western hemispheres. Located in the far- southeastern region of the United States, a part of North America, Florida is bordered by the states of Georgia and Alabama and by the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and the Straits of Florida.
What Cuban last names start with the letter A?
Alfonso, Alvarez and Alberto are Cuban surnames. Additional Cuban surnames include Alfonso and Acosta.
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Some recommended accommodations for a person who is planning to book a holiday in Cuba depend on the budget one has and which city one is looking to stay. Some higher end accommodation recommended by travel websites are Hotel Nacionel de Cuba, Breezes Jibacoa and Sandals Royal Hicacos Resort and Spa.
Why did the US not annex Cuba at the end of the spanish-American war?
Because they had claimed they wanted to help Cuba gain its independence, and tpo just annext it would have looked bad. Also, they made a referendum to the people about whether they wanted to get annexed and the majority voted "no, not really".
When did castor takes over in cuba?
You mean "Castro". He officially came into power on January 2nd 1959.
No you can not go to Cuba legally. But some airlines do let you go, but it is illegall. That is what I found but doubled check in another website just in case.:)
