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Cuba is situated in the northern Caribbean near Gulf of Mexico and is surrounded by USA - Florida and the Bahamas in the north, in the west by the Turks Islands, Caicos Islands and Haiti, by the Jamaica and Cayman Islands to the south and Haiti and by Mexico to the east. Cuba is part of the Greater Antilles and consists from Cuba, Isle of Youth (Isla de la Juventud) and about 4000 other small isles. Climate is tropical and Cuba lies in the path of hurricane. Cuba separates the Caribbean and the Atlantic Ocean. The highest peak is Pico Turquino - 2005 m in the range Sierra Maestra. Cuba is officially called the Republic of Cuba or Republica de Cuba.more

Full name:

Republic of Cuba

Capital city:

Havana

Area:

110,860 sq km

Population:

11,394,043

Major languages:

Spanish

Major religions:

Roman Catholic

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Baracoa – oldest Spanish town (click for more information)
This attractive resort lies between two beaches near Cabo Maisí. Columbus landed Cuba few kilometres northern from Baracoa. It is the oldest place that was founded by Europeans. Town was established in 1512 by Diego Velázques and is the oldest Spanish town on the island. There are three fortresses Fuerte Matachín with Museo municipal, Fuerta de la Punta with famous restaurant and El Castillo de Sebouruco where nice hotel today is.
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Bayamo – cradle of Cuban Revolution (click for more information)
Bayamo lies on the river Bayamo and was established as one of the seven Spanish cities in Cuba in 1513. It used to be centre of Spanish slave trade and that is why Afro-Cuban culture has centre here. Bayamo is often called "the Cradle of Cuban Revolution". It was seat of Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, who freed his slaves and declared war against colonialist Spain. There are many historical sights, for example La Catedral de Bayamo that was built in 16th century and rebuilt during centuries. Bayamo is birthplace of Tomás Estrada Palma, first president of Cuba.
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Cayo Largo – corner of paradise (click for more information)
Cayo Largo is small island near Havana and is considered to be one of the most beautiful. You will feel here like Robinson Crusoe because there are only 5 hotels. There are perfect conditions for all water sports as diving, jachting and fishing. You will enjoy beautiful beaches with emerald green water, for example Sirena Beach. If you wish you can go to Havana or Isle of Youth that are near.
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Havana – the capital city (click for more information)
Despite of wild history, Havana is same as before century. You can find here museum, churches, markets and old American cars from 50th and 60th. You can go to bars, cinemas or theatres. Carnival takes place every year in the end of February. You should visit Capitolio Nacional where library and academy of science are settled. Another attraction is the oldest cigars factory. You can see Chinese town and Vedado, the centre of American community. You may know sweetshop Coppelia that is the most famous in country.
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Isla de la Juventud – Isle of Youth (click for more information)
There are many names how Isla de la Juventud was called, for example La Evangelista or Treasure Island because R.L. Stevenson set here his novel. It is the second largest island in the Cuban archipelago. The largest city is Nueva Gerona, which is also the capital, and the second largest city is Santa Fe. You should go there if you are looking for nature, beaches, sport activities and quiet places. You can visit Presidio Modelo, old prison where museum is now or crocodile farm. You can dive here because there are coral reefs and the most pure Caribbean Sea.
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Pinar del Rio Province – beautiful nature (click for more information)
Pinar del Rio Province is situated in the west and is the centre of the cigar industry. You can visit main mountain ranges, the Cordillera de Guaniguanico. There are two of the six UNESCO Biosphere Natural Reserves on the Cuban archipelago and contains the Valle de Viñales (Viñales Valley) that was also declared a World Landscape Heritage Site by UNESCO. You will enjoy the coast with excellent yacht anchorages, clear waters, corals and empty of white-sand beaches.
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Playa Giron – The Bay of Pigs (click for more information)
Playa Giron is also known as The Bay of Pigs. There was invasion led by USA in 1961.You can visit Museo Playa Girón with seeries of photos, relics, and a written history detailing the Bay of Pigs invasion and battles. There are beautiful beaches and conditions for diving. You can dive in caves Paleta Buena and in Cueva de los Peces. Near is historical city Trinidad.
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Santiago de Cuba (click for more information)
Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city of Cuba and is important sea port. Santiago de Cuba was founded by Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar in 1514. This city is connected with the revolution against Batista. Fidel Castro proclaimed victory of the Cuban Revolution here. City has buildings in many architectural styles and you can visit Troubadours' House or the Rum Museum. There are two places listed in UNESCO World Heritage, fortress of San Pedro de la Roca, which is example of Spanish-American military architecture, and the Baconao Park.
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Trinidad – museum city of Carribean (click for more information)
Trinidad was founded by Diego Velazques in 1514. Trinidad has romantic atmosphere which is created by colonial past. The old town was built in Neo Classical and Baroque. Trinidad is listed in UNESCO World Heritage together with the nearby Valle de los Ingenios. You can see here old houses that are examples of Spanish culture in America. You should visit Plaza Mayor that is the historical centre with many historical building and museums. Maria Aguilar Beach is near and you can enjoy deep waters, with coral reefes, sponges, small tropical fish, and different species of starfish.
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Varadero – holiday resort (click for more information)
Varadero used to be small village but today it is the most famous holiday resort in Cuba. It is situated in the north part of Cuba. Varadero is also know as Playa Azul which means blue beach. There are 20 km of white sandy beaches but you can also explore its caves and escarpments. There are perfect conditions for scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, yachting and other water sports. You can admire Al Capone residence here.
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Why to visit Cuba


Cuba is situated in the northern Caribbean near Gulf of Mexico and is surrounded by USA - Florida and the Bahamas in the north, in the west by the Turks Islands, Caicos Islands and Haiti, by the Jamaica and Cayman Islands to the south and Haiti and by Mexico to the east. Cuba is part of the Greater Antilles and consists from Cuba, Isle of Youth (Isla de la Juventud) and about 4000 other small isles. Climate is tropical and Cuba lies in the path of hurricane. Cuba separates the Caribbean and the Atlantic Ocean. The highest peak is Pico Turquino - 2005 m in the range Sierra Maestra. Cuba is officially called the Republic of Cuba or Republica de Cuba.

People in Cuba

Cuba has population of about 11,4 mil and is is the most populous country in the Caribbean. The capital city is La Habana with 2,2 mil inhabitants. Other big cities are Santiago de Cuba, Camagüei, Cienfuegos and Holguín. Most of people are mullatos (51%) and atheist, but about 41% are Catholic. Because of customs of these origin people as well as interference of Spanish colonization, culture is very rich. Everywhere is Cuba known for rum and mohito as well as “Havanas”. Cuba is one of the last places in the world with communistic government.

History of Cuba

Before Columbus came, island was inhabited by Ciboney, Carribs and Tayno. In 1492 Columbus discovered Cuba and in 1511 Spanish colonization started. In 1902 independence of Cuba was proclaimed and Cuba signed with USA pact and lease to the U.S. the naval base at Guantánamo Bay. However, USA had control over Cuba. From this time came famous cocktail Cuba Libre, which is prepared from one portion of rum and same portion of Coca Cola. In 30th of 20th century there was political instability but after World War II. policy of Cuba was again under the control of USA. In 1952 Fulgencio Batista Zaldívar got the power after putsch that was supported by USA. His dictatorship was beginning of resistance that was led by Fidel Castro Ruz and during rising Castro became prime minister. The government asked Soviet Union for help and USA started sea blockade. This embargo continued to 90th and when communism in Europe was falling, Castro’s control had problems. Because of economy, Cuba started to trade with other countries in 1995. Many people tried to escape to USA and that is why USA abandoned asylum for these people.

Summary

Cuba is called Caribbean Pearl and it is true. You can find here everything what you expect from paradise – beautiful beaches, sea or nature – and you will find it in famous summer resort Varadero. There are also historical towns like Havana or Trinidad.



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