THE COUNTRY
The native Amerindian population of Cuba began to decline after the European discovery of the island by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1492 and following its development as a Spanish colony during the next several centuries.
Fidel CASTRO led a rebel army to victory in 1959 and his authoritarian regime continues to rule.
- Old Havana;
- Varadero;
- Trinidad;
- Guardalavaca;
- Cayo Largo del Sur;
- Cayo Coco;
- Parque Nacional Viñales
- Private Jets, Helicopters and Airliners
- Finest Onboard Catering
- Ground Transport and Yachts
- Luxury Villa & House Rentals
- Local Guide & 24/7 Assistance
- Customized Global Services
TO BE KNOWN
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The State's CapitalHavana
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Time ZoneUTC -5
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Telephone Code53
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Total Area110 860 Km2
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Population11 008 112 (2022 est.)
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Main LanguagesSpanish (official)
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CurrencyCuban pesos (CUP)
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GDP Per CapitaUSD 12300
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Airports133
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Tropical; moderated by trade winds; dry season (November to April); rainy season (May to October)
White 64.1%, Mulatto or mixed 26.6%, Black 9.3% (2012 est.)
Cubans will point by puckering their lips in the direction of or at the person to whom they are referring.
Ropa Vieja — shredded flank steak cooked in tomato sauce and served with rice and/or beans and sweet plantain fritters
Still largely state-run planned economy, although privatization increasing under new constitution; widespread protests due to lack of basic necessities and electricity; massive foreign investment increases recently; known tobacco exporter; unique oil-for-doctors relationship with Venezuela; widespread corruption
