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Amazing Facts About Cuba

Have you ever considered visiting the island? Or, simply fascinated by it? Take a look at these interesting Cuba facts.

fidel castro — Fidel Castro governed the Republic of Cuba as Prime Minister from 1959 to 1976 and then as President from 1976 to 2008.

The state runs the majority of the labor force. It controls multiple aspects of the business within the country.

The Soviet Union stabilized its economy but has since moved towards self-employment (roughly 476,000 Cubans registered as self-employed) and independent currency.

On Exports and Supplies

It should come as no surprise that two of their main exports are coffee and citrus fruits given their tropical climate. But, did you know that they are also one of the largest exporters of medical supplies and fish?

You might be familiar with the import ban on Cuban goods if you live in the United States. Those sanctions led to an influx of classic cars from the early 1950’s on the streets of the island.

They also value education. They required every child, ages 6 through 15 to attend school. They must wear uniforms that color-coordinate with their grade level.

A communist-totalitarian state

The people, much like Castro, are enormous baseball fans. To this day, it remains the country’s most popular sport with boxing coming in at a close second.

In 2008, Fidel stepped down from power in 2008. His younger brother Raul assumed the position.

Nonetheless, Cuba remains a mostly communist-totalitarian state.

The government controls all media broadcasts. It also prohibits private media ownership from television to radio.

It also owns several aspects of daily life including internet access. Only 5% of citizens having open access to the world wide web.

Geography

When it comes to the Caribbean, Cuba is the largest country regarding population. It has only 90 miles of ocean between their shores and the southern tip of Florida.

Outside of the city lies vast fields, beaches, and tropical forest. The government protects these lands preserving their natural beauty for generations to come.

The island’s tropical climate gives way to both a dry and rainy season. November to April sees very little rainfall, while May to October can hold downpours.