Geography of Cuba The geography of Cuba is very diverse, with large mountain ranges spanning the western and south central regions, and a beautiful 2,320 mile coastline that boasts white, sandy beaches to the north. The semitropical climate of Cuba supports lush, agricultural fields in which many species of plants and animals thrive. The main island of Cuba is about 40,543 sq. miles, and Cuba's Isla de la Juventud (Island of Youth) covers about 1,180 sq. miles. Also part of the Republic are four
Cuba, Cuba, Cuba! Ranging from grassy plains to gentle hills, from steep mountainsides to calm waters of the beach, Cuba is truly one of the most fascinating places in the world. From the capital city of Havana, to the less populated areas like Guisa, Cuba is highly regarded as a shockingly beautiful location. However, behind all of the beauty, there is a world of history and culture. In fact, located in the Caribbean, Cuba provides an incredible blend of rich history, interesting geography, and
The (US) History of the Cold War and Its Impact on Human Geography After World War II came to an end, tensions between two allies, the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR or Soviet Union) grew, and a new conflict broke out between them, known as the Cold War. This war lasted from around 1945, when World War II ended, to 1991 when the Soviet Union was dissolved (Alchin). The Cold War was a primarily war of ideas rather than armies (between Russia and the US); nevertheless
because it was a county I had no prior knowledge about, I did not even know where it was located until I did my research. After looking into this country a little deeper I wanted to know more about it like; the general overview, a brief history, the geography, the political system, the economic system, and lastly the cultures and subcultures of Costa Rica. Once I was able to dig deeper I found out that Costa Rica is a very interesting country with fun and exciting adventures waiting like; hiking next
indigenous to modern times, the history of Cuba differs and influences the country tremendously. Before Christopher Columbus arrived in Cuba in 1492, the country was occupied by three indigenous groups; the Guanahatabey, the Ciboney, and the Taino. The Taino, being the largest of the three groups, was the most advanced. Finally in 1511, a Spanish colony had been securely established and the enslaved native population was soon wiped out. The country of Cuba had finally been colonized and gained their
nation in Cuba. This tyrant is called Fidel Castro. Castro separated families, destroyed Cuba’s economic prosperity, and denounced religion and the religious rights of his people. He imprisoned, tortured, and killed thousands of Cubans that stood up against him. However, those that weren’t killed were forced to leave the country and to never return. Due to the vicious and savage actions performed by Fidel Castro, mankind is inherently evil. Fidel Castro was born on August 19, 1926, in Birán, Cuba. He spent
The Geography of the Cold War: What was Containment? Vihaan Mathur What would our world be like if the Soviets and communism took over the world? It would be chaos. Thanks to the U.S effort on what was called “containment”, communism stayed in Russia for the most part. It started after World War II ended, when the U.S, and the Soviet Union were on opposite ends of what they believed society should be like. In the U.S, the government believed capitalism should be the universal government, while
I. Introduction Cuba is the largest single island of the West Indies archipelago and one of the more influential states of the Caribbean region. After discovery by Christopher Columbus on October 27, 1492, the Spanish conquistador Diego Velazquez de Cuellar established a permanent settlement with 300 Spaniards in the town of Baracoa on the northeastern coast of Cuba in 1511. Spain relies heavily on Cuba as their main source of pure sugar. This earned Cuba the nickname Pearl of the Antilles for its
selfishness needs to end; Cuba is attempting to do this by instilling a new code of ethics to the doctors that graduate from Cuba's Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM). Summary: Robert Huish, a geographer with a PhD in Geography from Simon Fraser University, has undergone research into the methods of how ELAM is attempting to overturn the common ethics of the medical field. Huish is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Montreal and specializes in the geographies of equity in Latin
Cultural Geography – Activity 3 Cuban’s have a very strong culture that helps them stand out from typical American ways. Cuban people speak Spanish and generally practice Roman Catholicism. In Cuba, the typical Spanish food brought to the country by European settlers is influenced by the island’s Caribbean location. Music on the island is strongly influenced by West-African, Caribbean and European or Spanish Culture. For this reason, Cuban’s often listen to a wide variety of music, including; merengue
plentifully in the southern states, and was a major source of income for many plantations. It is grown readily in the United States in Hawaii, Louisiana, Florida and Puerto Rico. The countries that produce the largest amounts of sugarcane are Brazil, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Mexico, India, and Australia (Microsoft, 1994). Sugarcane cannot be easily harvested by machine, so for centuries it has been harvested by hand, using large machete like blades. For this reason sugarcane fields have very large amounts
to ancestry, and even geography, Jamaica is always evolving. From the towering mountains all the way to the warm and sandy beaches, Jamaica is a sight to see. However, Jamaica was not always a happy and carefree place. The Jamaican people have suffered from war, disease, and slavery. Jamaica is a small and beautiful country that thrives with culture and should be studied by everyone around the world. Geography and Climate Jamaica has a wide range of geography. The geography varies from mountains
Intro and Thesis Cuba is an island located in the Caribbean Ocean, 150 km south of Key West, Florida. Before the revolution, Cuba was stepping foot into democratic territory, allowing the people more freedom and respect for human rights. Fidel Castro, the future leader of Cuba, had other plans, soon to be assuming leadership of Cuba. He revolted against the current Fulgencio Batista in 1959. Though it was not successful the first time around, Castro took power of the government from Fulgencio. Soon
store selling candles and other supplies for ceremonies.” This can be seen in the Afro-Latino cultural centers of New York, Miami, and sprawling American East Coast where decedents and recolonized Africans from Columbian, Peruvian, Spanish, and Cuba reside. These traditions are everywhere and often outlast the dominating sect and predate Christianity. These traditions and beliefs helped describe who these Africans were. Their cultures were defined by tradition, dance, art, communion with ancestors
Indian civilizations, Mexico also offers beautiful ruins as fascinating as the ones in Greece. Mexico borders the United States, Guatemala, and Belize. It shares a seaside border with Cuba and Honduras. “Mexico is at once the most ancient and most modern country in Latin America”(Reilly 3) Mexico has a wonderful geography, a temperate climate, a social government, a growing economy, diverse culture, and interesting facts you can learn about. There are three reasons why people like to visit Mexico. Mexico
detain and interrogate some of the most important and valuable prisoners. Some have become to disagree if that is such a good, since the detention center is not even on US lands. It is a couple miles off shore in a place, where OUR center shouldn’t be: Cuba. One of the issues raised is that if the detaining of these individuals is legal, since the detention center is not located inside the United States. Also the policy that we are detaining prisoners without any charges. Are we has a Nation allowed
for the people that inhabited it. The failures of other industries in Cuba accelerated the growth of a booming sugar crop that lasted many decades and allowed for Cuba to become more prominent in the world. Despite the extreme success of the sugar industry in Cuba, it eventually fell due to societal, economic, and environmental changes within the country. In 1492, Christopher Columbus and his crew sailed up the coast of Cuba. He described the valleys and mountains “full of tall, cool trees that
to the lucrative trade routes between New Orleans, South America and Puerto Rico. Pirates found it easy to travel in secret while covered by the geography of the surrounding coastline. Political turmoil in the first half of the 19th century facilitated these acts. Spanish pirates, in particular, found success due to their longtime protection from Cuba and Puerto Rico which made the Caribbean an agreeable place to repair, recruit, relax, and sell their winnings. Neutral countries, such as the United
do not. Adolf Hitler, of Germany and Fidel Castro, of Cuba, were two powerful dictators of the 20th century. Both used propaganda and violence to rise to power which caused years of chaos in their countries. Adolf Hitler was born 20th April 1889, in Braunau on the inn, a town that borders two German states, Germany and Austria. As a schoolboy, Hitler was considered a ringleader. He was a quick learner and took singing lessons. He noted geography and history as his 'greatest accomplishments'. His father
Pro-Marxist Bishop, Maurice Bishop overthrew the government and established the People’s Revolutionary Government (Yi). He was placed as the new Cuba and the Soviet Union. The main cause of the U.S invasion of Grenada was due to the Cold war, which was the bloodless war between capitalism and communism. When Prime Minister Maurice Bishop was in office, he allowed Cuba to gain communist influence in Grenada, specifically by constructing airports with thousands of Cuban engineers. President of the United