Cuba - The land of rum, cigars & salsa
Cuba
Cubans have two basic origins, Spanish and African. On the one hand, the Galicians and Asturians arrived, maybe they could influence in the abilities for business, but also others from many different Iberian regions come to the island such as the Andalusians.
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| Official Name: | Republic of Cuba |
| Population: | 11,101,000 |
| Largest Cities: | Havana |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Official Currency: | Cuban Peso |
| Religions: | Catholic, others |
| Land Area: | 110,860 sq km (42,805 sq miles) |
| Highest Point: | Pico Turquino (2,005 meters) |
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Havana is Cuba's capital and it's the largest city in the Caribbean. It is Cuba's political, cultural and economic hub. Havana was founded in 1519 and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. Havana has an eclectic mixture of architectural styles, from neo-classical, art nouveau to colonial and art deco. The city offers all kinds of attractions, hotels, restaurants, universities, modern hospitals, theatres, cinemas, zoo, aquarium, botanical gardens, museums and an incredible nightlife.
El Floridita, this bar is located between Obispo and Monserrat streets, you will find the ideal site for a dinner on a grand scale. El Floridita offers in its menu a wide range of shellfish and fish and more than 400 recipes of cocktails or maybe try The Great Hemingway Dish a very well seasoned combination of fish, lobster and shrimps.
Climate
Tropical, moderated by trade winds; dry season (November-April); rainy season (May-October).
Currency
The Cuban Peso is the official currency.