Cuba was an early colony in the exploration of Spain in the Western Hemisphere. Often it was a staging base for Spanish expeditions into both North and South America.
Because America does not own Cuba...
In general, Latin America is made up of three regions: South America, Caribbean and Middle America. Cuba is a nation in the Caribbean.
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The former Spanish possessions in the New World, including most of South and Central America, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and other small islands in the Caribbean Sea. The former Spanish possessions in the New World, including most of South and Central America, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and other small islands in the Caribbean Sea.
Outside of South America, Spanish speakers are found mainly in North and Central America. The following countries not in South America have Spanish as either an official language or a national language:Costa RicaCubaDominican RepublicEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaGuatemalaHondurasMexicoNicaraguaPanamaSpainThe United States of America (not a national language, but a significant second language)
In the 20th century the Spanish - America War led to the Spanish withdrawing and letting Cuba become independent.
The conquistadors traveled to modern day Florida, Cuba, Dominican Republic, almost all of south america, and all of central america to claim land in the name of their mother country, Spain.
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The riches of the Aztec empire led other Spanish conquerors to seek their fortunes in south America.
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The Spanish-speaking country closest to Florida is Cuba. Cuba is located about 90 miles south of the southern tip of Florida.
The ten countries that speak Spanish in North and South America are Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, and Argentina. Hope this helps! :)