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Welcome to Cuba

Situated at the entrance to the Gulf of Mexico, the island of Cuba lies in the northwestern Caribbean like a “little green crocodile,” only 140 km south of Florida and the United States. Sun-seekers come to enjoy Cuba’s 300 white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. The most famous beach is Varadero, but there are others east of Havana near Holguín and Cayo Largo del Sur.

A rich colonial heritage: Havana, Santiago and Trinidad. Idyllic beaches: Varadero, Cayo Largo, Cayo Coco and Cayo Santa Maria. Discover a warm and welcoming people. Take in a salsa rhythm while enjoying a Cuba Libre or a Mojito, the Cuban national drink.

General Information

Area (all islands)
110,992 km²

Status
Socialist republic

Government
one-party system with a president and a national assembly made up of 481 members

Capital
Havana

Currency
peso (fluctuates greatly on the black market)

Language spoken
Spanish

Population
50% Black, 50% White

Principal economic activity
Tourism

Agricuture
Rice, sweet potatoes, sugar cane (world’s 6th largest producer) and tobacco

 
 
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