Travel
Transportation Flights – According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, in 2014 there were 290,000,070 international tourist arrivals to the country which is a 4% increase from the previous year. Cuba has several international airports that can accommodate large aircraft. Airports are typical in Cuba, they are air conditioned and contain many services like bars, restaurants and shops. There are 10 airports in Cuba. The Jose Marti international airport is the hub and has more than 4 million passengers per year. The Frank Pais international airport serves the province of Holquin and is a popular destination for Guardalavaca. The Jardines Del Ray is a small international airport that sits on the eastern end of Coco
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For those who love rafting Cuba offers white water rafting on the river. "Río de Aguas Blancas" is one of the most popular rafting adventures for tourists.
The deepest river in Cuba is the Toa near Guantanamo.
Culture
The Cuban culture is a melting pot of factors and influences. It was created through Americanindian Taino, Spanish, African, French, Asian and English and for such a small country, Cuba has rich, vibrant and unique traditions. Authentic Cuba points out that
Across the country there are 256 museums that focus on history, the revolution, natural science, colonial and ornamental art, weapons, religion, tobacco, rum, and sugar. It has more than 100 art galleries, 70 theaters, 120 publishing houses, 354 public libraries, 315 community centers and 46 schools of the art and an international film school.
Cuba also has 253 protected areas, 257 national monuments, 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 7 Natural Biosphere Reserves and 13 non-tourist zones. It is also definitely the place for architecture, ballet, cinema, a coffee culture, literature, sports, visual arts, music and history.
Whether it 's for the music, people or food, Cuba is a popular and interesting place to visit. Cuba is located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. At 42,426 square miles, Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean and the 105th largest country in the world. Cuba has a population of 11.1 million. Out of that 11.1 million, Havana is home to 2.1 million (Nation Facts). The official language of Cuba is Spanish, but English and French are spoken throughout the country. The most practiced religion of Cuba is Roman Catholicism, but a large number of people follow the Afro-Cuban and Protestant religions. The president of Cuba is currently Raúl Castro, which is Fidel Castro 's brother. The currency of Cuba is the Cuban peso (Cuba).
Cuba has long since been considered as an island-nation without any necessary affiliation with the Catholic Church. In fact, prior to the 1960s, Cuba was considered the most "secularized" country within Latin America, with only a mere six percent of the population attending church on a regular basis. Instead, the practice of the African based voodoo religion of Santería has prevailed. Experts estimate that 70 percent of the Cuban population practices Santería. This religion was brought to Cuba by African slaves and combined the virtues of Christianity and with their native African beliefs. It is associated with Catholicism because Afro-Cuban deities have been associated with Catholic saints since colonial Cuba. The Afro-Cubans did this in order to evade religious persecution by the Spaniards who considered a...
For the rest of the people still in Cuba, life was and still is not easy. The everyday necessities are not always available and their technology is not that advanced. in fact, it is
Jose Marti’s writings and his thoughts on race lead to many feeling a much stronger connection to each other and a dislike for creoles and peninsulars who are disconnected from the land. All of this leads to Cubans feeling a very strong sense of nationality toward their homeland of Cuba.
Many Cubans in exile, such as my neighbor, Roca Beiro, a professional caterer whom I had the opportunity to interview, informed me that many Cubans have cut down on the starches they consume and that they try to follow a healthier diet. Due to the lack of time in their day to day life, many buy products, such as black beans, because preparing them from scratch is very time consuming. In addition, Cubans have added more salads to their diet, use less sauces, and prepare fewer potajes (stews). They have also adapted more American foods into their daily life since their children are exposed to them at school and through their acquaintance with endless chains of fast food restaurants in their communities. For example, breakfast in Cuba usually consists of café con leche and tostada (coffee with milk and Cuban toast).
The culture of Miami has various influences, but for the majority it is Latin. People from Latin America including places like Cuba, Haiti, Puerto Rico and many others have inhabited Miami for many of years now. While over half of the population were born in a foreign country it is common that people speak English just as much as Spanish. A key part to the Cuban community is called Little Havana, which gets its name from the Cuba’s capital city. This is a place fu...
The Cuban revolution was one that transformed Cuba into an independent socialist society. This revolution sent a message around the globe. The message: “ Socialism can be achieved and capitalism, with its culture stripping mechanism’s can be supplemented”. However, the revolution did leave its mark on Cuba. This can be seen in the events that took place during the early stages of the revolution. The effects of the revolution were positive for certain sections of the population and negative for others.
Cuba had a long history regarding its countries state from the Cuban revolution till now. To start off, Cuba is the biggest island in the Caribbean and one of the closest to the United States. Because of its location it played an important role for America. The revolution lasted for 7 years but eventually the Cuban people were successful.
The country’s culture is one of its kinds. The rich history of the island is evident by the people’s customs, traditions and architecture. The Cubans are famous for their artistic involvement which includes ballet, and in popular and classical music. The lists of international awards won by the Cuban artists are long and critically acclaimed. The restoration of its historic cities and the care of its beautiful countryside are acclaimed by conservationists all over the world. Those who appreciate the Arts, colourful history, wonderful weather, good food and absolute exclusivity find Cuba hard to resist (cubaheritage.com).
People have different reasons to start a revolution. However, the road to freedom is always full of one thing, death. The Cuban Revolution was a civil war led by rebel Fidel Castro with the goal of getting dictator Fulgencio Batista out of office. While the American Revolution also had a very strong leader in George Washington and a similar goal of attempting to gain control of the government the way they got there was very different. The Cuban and American Revolutions had many distinct characteristics that made them successful. People in the US and Cuba wanted a new system of government, but not necessarily for the same reasons. In Cuba, dictator Batista was a cruel being who was not helping the country. At the same time, Americans wanted reform so they could be a part of government. Every person in Cuba knew that Batista needed to be stopped, and eventually a rebel leader arose. Whereas, in America everyone King George needed to be stopped, but instead of just one leader, the whole nation rose to the occasion. Cuba becomes freed from the dictatorship of Batista, but instead of getting better, life in Cuba got worse. Cuba may not have been better off, but America was now thriving with their lives and government back under control. Americans and Cubans were both looking for a new government, but for contrasting reasons and with different results.
A revolution is no piece of cake. To make a revolution, there are a few necessary ingredients, like a reason to revolt, a well organized battle plan, and a powerful leader. Mix these all together, and there it is. A powerful Revolution. There are two specific revolutions that were very similar, and very successful. The american revolution was about the Colonists from Britain being treated unfairly from British Parliament. America was still under Britain Rule, and King George III was raising the taxes for the people for no reason. The colonists had no choice but revolt. The Cuban revolution was for a very similar cause. Ruler of cuba Fulgencio Batista was destroying Cuba’s economy, and the people were very angered by this. The organization was also very similar. And both countries got what they wanted, too. America got freedom from Britain, and Fidel Castro and his team overthrew Batista and took over the government. These two revolutions were both very effective.The Cuban Revolution and the American Revolution were both for the good of the people, and both revolts got what they wanted-a new, better government.
The Cuban Revolution, which began in the early 1950’s, was an overthrow of a very corrupt government. It was an attempt to improve the conditions of the Cuban people, but the path was covered in blood and sweat and an informed historian has to ask, was it really worth it? How much actually changed?
The U.S. was not justified in invading Cuba through the Bay of Pigs Invasion in April 1961, because it conflicted with the internal affairs of a sovereign nation. Fidel Castro rose to power through guerilla warfare and Americans hated him because of his perceived communist leanings. Americans were concerned with the Russians aiding the Cubans during the Cold War. As Fidel Castro led Cuba, he instituted a socialistic government that drastically changed Cuba from when the dictator Batista was in office. Castro visited the USA three times during the late 1940’s up to the early 1960’s. The first visit, in 1949, was to New York City on his honeymoon where he studied English and bought a Lincoln car. His second visit, in 1959, after he defeated Batista was public relations tour under the guise of being asked to speak to the American Newspaper Editors conference in New York City. Before the trip he conferred with a public relations firm for how to polish his image. He continually said he was not a communist, “Never was and never will be.” ( page 16, Jim Rasenberger} He ran into the crowds of thousand admiring fans, and developed a love affair with the American people. His third trip, 1960, cast a black shadow over his friendship with the USA, with a venomous United Nations speech coordinated with Soviet premier, Nikita Krushchev. Castro and Cuba was considered the nearest threat to the economic interests of the USA, only 90 miles off shore. The CIA under President Dwight D. Eisenhower began planning an elaborate invasion plan. The CIA plan was supposed to be covert and fool proof, but the battle plans were leaked to Castro who knew about the invasion site and the Guatemala training site of the ‘Brigade’ Cuban exiles. On April 17, 196...
“The important thing is the revolution!”, said Fidel Castro, the former communist leader of Cuba (Fidel Castro Quotes). Castro established the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere and ruled Cuba from 1959 to 2008 (History.com Staff 1). He is usually considered an ideological communist and even referred to himself as a radical communist, but in reality he was a political pragmatist who often did what he believed was best for Cuba, not what was necessarily communist.
Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was born on August 13, 1926. He was born near Birán, in Cuba 's eastern Oriente Province. Fidel Castro was the third of six children. Fidel had two brothers, Raul and Ramon Castro along with three sisters, Angelita, Emma and Augustina Castro. Fidel’s father, Angel, was a wealthy man originally from Spain. Angel was a sugar plantation owner with a lucrative business. This rich lifestyle led to political connections that will help Fidel out in the future. His mother, Lina Ruz Gonzalez, ironically was a maid to Angel 's first wife, Maria Luisa Argota, during the time of Fidel 's birth. When Fidel was 15, his father dissolved his first marriage and married Fidel 's mother. When Fidel was 17 years old, he was properly acknowledged by his father and his last name was changed from Ruz to Castro.