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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_State_of_Cuba Council of State] <td>Republic<br> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidel_Castro Fidel Castro] | |||
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<td colspan=2 align="center"> <font color=4C18B4>~1~</font> 1993–2004, the U.S. dollar was used in addition to the | <td colspan=2 align="center"> <font color=4C18B4>~1~</font> 1993–2004, the U.S. dollar was used in<br> addition to the peso until the dollar was<br> replaced by the convertible peso. | ||
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I thought this bit sounded good: | I thought this bit sounded good: | ||
"More than 20 systems of caves and caverns can be explored throughout the island, some with rivers or underwater caves connecting with the sea, many with ancient indigenous pictographs, and all with their unique living species. | |||
More than 20 systems of caves and caverns can be explored throughout the island, | <br><br> | ||
some with rivers or underwater caves connecting with the sea, many with ancient | |||
indigenous pictographs, and all with their unique living species. | |||
One of the world´s most conservation and ecology-oriented countries, | One of the world´s most conservation and ecology-oriented countries, | ||
Cuba offers a dozen national parks, on land and sea, covering tens of thousands of | Cuba offers a dozen national parks, on land and sea, covering tens of thousands of hectares, plus numerous biosphere reserves, natural parks and protected natural landscapes." | ||
hectares, plus numerous biosphere reserves, natural parks and protected natural landscapes. | |||
[http://www.cubalinda.com/English/Activities/Activities.asp Activities]<br> | [http://www.cubalinda.com/English/Activities/Activities.asp Activities]<br> | ||
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Flag Coat of Arms
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| Motto: Spanish: Patria y Libertad (English: "Homeland and Freedom") | |
| Anthem: La Bayamesa (The Bayamo Song) | |
| Location Map to be uploaded | |
| Capital | Havana 23°8′N 82°23′W |
| Largest City | Havana |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Government President of the | Republic Fidel Castro |
| Independence - Declared from Spain |
Ten Years' War |
| Area - Total - Water (%) | 110,860 km² (104th) 42,803 sq mi |
| Population - 2005 est. | 11,345,670 (70th) 11,177,743 |
| GDP - Total | 2004 estimate |
| Human Development Index | 0.817 (52nd) - high |
| Currency | Peso Convertible peso (see ~1~) |
| Time Zone - Summer (DST) | EST (Starts April 1, |
| Internet TLD | .cu |
| Calling Code | +53 |
| ~1~ 1993–2004, the U.S. dollar was used in addition to the peso until the dollar was replaced by the convertible peso. | |
Things I found out about Cuba to help you on your way
Obviously I don't quite know where you are going, but here is a very good website:
I've also linked to some information I feel you are slightly lacking...
Destinations
Havana
Santiago de Cuba
Trinidad
Cienfuegos
Varadero
Cayo Coco/ Cayo Guillermo
Other Stuff about Cuba
I thought this bit sounded good:
"More than 20 systems of caves and caverns can be explored throughout the island, some with rivers or underwater caves connecting with the sea, many with ancient indigenous pictographs, and all with their unique living species.
One of the world´s most conservation and ecology-oriented countries,
Cuba offers a dozen national parks, on land and sea, covering tens of thousands of hectares, plus numerous biosphere reserves, natural parks and protected natural landscapes."
Activities
Maps
Restaurants
Cultural Activities
Pictures
Bay of Havana
Bucanero Beach
Blue Chevrolet
Miscellaneous
Articles 6 and 7 are interesting ^
Hope that was in some way helpful, probably not if you already know of the site, but what the hey.
Elín