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Cuba's Basic Facts

Capital

Currency

Main Exports

Symbols of Culture

Top Foods

Top Places to Visit

Music

Dance

The Arts

Dangers For Tourist

Summary

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• The official name of Cuba is the Republic of Cuba
• Cuba is the largest Caribbean island
• The capital of Cuba is Havana
• The favorite sport in Cuba is baseball

Cuba's Basic Facts

Captial

Cuba's capital is Havana. Havana was founded in 1519. Havana was also moved from its original location to its current location. Havana was moved because where it was originally was found to be too marshy and muggy to be Cuba's capital.

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Currency

The currency in Cuba is called the Cuban Peso (CUP) and centavos. One Cuban Peso is equal to 0.042 United States Dollars (USD). Centavos are what we would consider as cents. Cenatvos are also used in some other Spanish-speaking countries. CUP are printed into $1, $3, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100,$500, and $1000 banknotes. The coins are minted in 1,2,5,20, and 40 centavos.

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Main Exports

The main exports of Cuba are:

• Rolled Tobacco
• Nickel Mattes
• Zinc Ore
• Hard Liquor
• Raw Sugar
• Crustaceans

Symbols of Culture

Tocororo

The national bird of Cuba is the Tocororo. The Tocororo has all the colors of the Cuban flag on it.

White Mariposa

Royal Palm

The White Mariposa is the national flower of Cuba. The White Mariposa symbolizes purity, rebelliousness, and independence.

The Royal Palm is the national tree of Cuba. One fun fact of Cuba's national tree is that it not native to Cuba.

Top Foods

There are many different kinds of food in Cuba but here are the top 5.

Ajiaco Cubano

Ajiaco Cubano is a soup made from sauteed vegetables, such as peppers, plantains, onions, and more. Ajiaco is made in other latin countries, but Ajiaco Cubano is thicker than others.

Fricasé de Pollo

Fricasé de Pollo, Chicken Fricassee, is slow-cooked chicken marinated in white wine, chicken stock, lime juice, and herbs

Carne Con Papas

Carne Con Papas is a Cuban stew made with chunks of beef, potatoes, onions, garlic, and bell peppers. The stew has an addition of Carribean seasonings and white wine. The beef is marinated in citrus juices and spices.

Plátanos Maduros

Plátanos Maduros is fried, sweet, ripe plantains. Plátanos Maduros is served as a snack or side dish.

Turrón

Turrón is a confection that is made of honey, nuts (mostly almonds), and egg whites. Turrón is like nougat, however it is made of honey instead of sugar.

Top Places to Visit

Cuba, like many other Caribbean and Spanish-speaking countries, have many tourist attractions. Here are a few of those wonderful tourist attractions:

Varadero Beach

El Malecon

Plaza de la Catedral

Fusterlandia

Old Havana

This is an example of Guajira

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Cuban music is a mix different music styles from the different nationalities that inhabited and were brought to Cuba over the past centuries. Cuban music has main roots in Spain and West Africa but as time goes on has also been influenced by different genres from countries such as Jamaica, France, and the United States. Some of Cuba's styles of music are:

• Guajira
• Son
• Música Campesina

Music

This is an example of the Salsa

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Dancing is very important in Cuban culture. It expresses joy and sensuality that releases people from their daily hardships. European and African styles of dance have influenced Cuban dance. Cuban style of dancing have become popular in many countries. Some of the dances are:

• Salsa
• Mambo
• Cha-cha-cha

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The Arts

There are many different kinds of art that is seen in Cuban culture. Here are a few of these arts

Visual Arts

Cuban painters work in different genres, such as telarte (designing fabrics), books, and cultural events. One of Cuba's painters is Mariano Rodríguez. Below you will an example of his work.

Theatre

Cuban theatre consists of showcasing social problems while integrating music and dance. A popular Cuban drama group is the Studio Theatre.

Film

Cuban films have been enjoyed worldwide since the 1990s. Various films have won awards. For example: Fernando Pérez’s La vida es silbar.

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Aftermath of Hurricane Ian in 2022 on Cuba

Dangers for Tourist

When traveling to a different country, you always have to know the dangers of whatever country you are going to. Here are a few of the dangers for tourist in Cuba.

Violent Crime

Violent crimes, such as robbery and assault, can happen to anyone in a new surrounding. Therefore you should always be aware of your surroundings.

Petty Crime

Petty crimes such as theft, can happen in many high tourist areas. To prevent this never leave your luggage unattended and only use established tour operators and taxis.

Hurricanes

Hurricane season is from July to November. Hurricanes can many disasters such as floods. To be prepared for this, know the evacuation plans for whereever you are staying.

Earthquakes

Cuba is an active earthquake zone. To prepare for the event of an earthquake, it is best to know what should be done during an earthquake.

Tsunamis

Tsunamis can be a direct result of earthquakes. Therefore, you should know the warning signs of tsunamis because when you get the offical warnings it might be too late.

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Summary

In summary, I would really like to visit Cuba. Aside from the many tourist attractions and the culture of Cuba, Cuba has one of the best healthcare systems, despite its economic position. One of the main reasons Cuba has a good healthcare system is because in Cuba they focus on prevention instead of cure.

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