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Cuba
An island located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, 150 km (90 miles) south of Key West, Florida. It is the largest country in the Caribbean, and the westernmost island of the Greater Antilles.
A former Spanish colony, Cuba achieved independence in 1898. A revolution in 1959 resulted in a socialist republic led by Fidel Castro.
Natural resources include metal ores, arable land, and a favorable position for tourism and maritime trade.
A former Spanish colony, Cuba achieved independence in 1898. A revolution in 1959 resulted in a socialist republic led by Fidel Castro.
Natural resources include metal ores, arable land, and a favorable position for tourism and maritime trade.
Sites in Cuba
World Factbook
Profile prepared by the United States Central Intelligence Agency includes history, geography, and demographics.
CubaMania
Message board and links to art and tourism sites.
Nation Master
Maps and statistical profile.
Náutica de Cuba
General information on each province, with an emphasis on maritime history and current-day water sports.[English/Spanish/French/Italian/German]
Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC)
University of Texas collection of links to academic research, culture, economy, and history resources. [English/Spanish/Portuguese]
Microsoft Encarta
Overview of history, economy, geography, and culture. |
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Catalan : Cuba Chinese Simplified : 古巴 Czech : Kuba Danish : Cuba Dutch : Cuba Esperanto : Kubo French : Cuba German : Kuba Greek : Κούβα Italian : Cuba Japanese : キューバ Korean : 쿠바 Polish : Kuba Russian : Куба Spanish : Cuba Swedish : Kuba Turkish : Küba