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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 travel agencies offer vacations to Cuba?

The following travel agencies in Boston offer vacation deals for the Caribbean: Superior Cruise& Travel, Price Line cruises, Travelwizzard, Expedia. Airline companies may also offer vacation deals for the caribbean region.

What is fidel Castro's leadership style?

Dictatorship.he wants everything to belong to him

Was Castro a good dictator for Cuba?

Fulgencio Batista rose to power in a coup, and cultivated the friendship of Meyer Lansky, a mobster from America. Under him, the ownership of land in Cuba shifted to non-Cubans, particularly Lansky's "friends" in the casino business. Most of the farm land was under the control of American corporations interested in cheap sugar. Batista was corrupt and corporate greed fed that corruption.

So, at least in the opinion of most historians, the answer is no. Batista was not a good ruler for Cuba.

How is Cuba different from every other country western hemisphere?

Cuba is the only Full-Blown Communist country in the Western hemisphere and has survived the break-up of Soviet communism. In a sense its the only original-brand Red nation outside of the Russian orbit still around.

How does policies and actions of cuba affect and are influenced by those of other nations and how the saying No man is an island ties into this?

The phrase no man is an island means that human beings do not thrive when isolated from others. When applied to Cuba it can be shown that when they are isolated they do not thrive as much as when they have contact with other countries. Cuba has never been stronger than when it had ties to the Soviet Union. The US does not have formal diplomatic relations with Cuba, and the offer to purchase Cuba from the Spanish Empire has waned. It has intention to maintain an embargo until the reintroduction of capitalism in Cuba. But exports from the US to Cuba in the industries of foods and medical products are permitted. In January 2011, the Obama administration eased specific travel and other restrictions between Cuba and the US.

What did a US Spy plane find in Cuba in 1962?

In 1962, the world learned that Russia was doing construction in Cuba. When shapes resembling missiles were seen, the US went to a high military alert level. Eventually US forces blockaded Cuba so that no more equipment and missiles could be shipped there.

How did Castro come to power in Cuba?

Fidel was a lawyer. In 1952 Fidel Castro became a candidate for Congress for the Cuban People's Party and he was the favorite for the next election. But General Fulgencio Batista, with the support of the armed forces, took control of the country. Castro with 123 men and women attacked the Moncada Army Barracks. He was arrested was sentenced to fifteen years in prison. He was released after two years. Castro left for Mexico where he began to plan another attempt to overthrow the Cuban government.

After building up a stock of guns and ammunition, Castro, Che Guevara, Juan Almeida, and eighty other rebels arrived in Cuba in 1956. This group became known as the July 26 Movement and they made their base in the Sierra Maestra Mountains. As the history shows he did not used the military but instead he used revolutionaries. He came in power on the 1th of January 1959.

What kind of work do Cuba have?

Of course they do. How else would they pay for their living expenses and entertainment?

What is the national sport in cuba?

they have some weird things over ther. but the most unusual is probably soccer

Which country supported Cuba until 1991?

it was the united states of america until 1956 when fidel castro made an alliance with the U.S.S.R. (soviet union[russia])

Why can't US citizens travel to Cuba?

Because they had a war with eachother. Since the Castro Revolution in 1956, Cuba has remained America's most enduring nemesis, an intractable symbol of communism, a flashpoint for Cold War conflict and an unknown problem for the future. It can be argued that America has become a political victim of its own propaganda, while Cuba has been a victim of geography and US policy.

Key events of the Cuban Revolution?

The Cuban revolution started on 26 July 1953 until 1 January 1959.

What are major celebrations in Cuba?

The island nation of Cuba is located not far from the coast of the United States. However, it is pretty much a closed society. The country does celebrate holidays though including Jan 1 Liberation, Thursday Jan 2 New Year Day, Monday Jan 6 Epiphany, Tuesday Jan 28 Jose Marti«s Birthday, Sunday Mar 9 Daylight Saving Time starts, Thursday Mar 20 March equinox, Sunday Apr 13 Palm Sunday, Thursday Apr 17 Maundy Thursday, Friday Apr 18 Good Friday, Thursday May 1 Labor Day / May Day , Sunday May 11 Mother«s Day, Tuesday May 20 Independence Day, Saturday Jun 21 June Solstice, Friday Jul 25 Revolution Anniversary, Saturday Jul 26 Day of the Rebellion, Sunday Jul 27 Revolution Anniversary Celebration, Tuesday Sep 23 September equinox, Friday Oct 10 Beginning of the War of Independence, Sunday Nov 2 Daylight Saving Time ends, Sunday Dec 21 December Solstice, Thursday Dec 25 Christmas Day, and Wednesday Dec 31 New Year's Eve.

Does Cuba gooding have one leg?

Yes, Mr. Gooding has one leg. And he has the other one as well.

Is pornography legal in cuba?

No, pimping & ownership of Brothels is illegal as well.

Are there homeless people in Cuba?

yea..! there are homeless people every where....everybody in the world isn't wealthy

Is Cuba a socialist country?

Cuba is a communist country with a dictator, Fidel Castro. Cuba is a one party communist state, there is only one legal political party, the Cuban Communist Party (PCC).

How many detainees are there at Guantanamo now?

watch "Taxi to the Dark Side" a HBO documentary on the people that got tortured in Bagrah** and Guantanamo Bay.

I do believe they said something like 300 some odd people taken and 94 of them were killed.

The documentary is from ACTUAL events, photos and videos of army personel doing these horrible acts of torture. They get all of the info from the army personel that did the torture and documents directly from Rumps and Cheney.