Let's learn about Cuba

CUBA

The Republic of Cuba is a small country situated on the north Caribbean in the continent North America, which is basically a long narrow island. One-third of the country has high mountains and hills whereas the other two-thirds is the plain lowland used for farming. It is the 8^th largest island in the world.

If we gauge the Republic of Cuba on these merits, the following information can be obtained:

1. Exports

Tobacco is the chief export products of Cuba. The primary products produced and exported by Cuba are raw sugar, refined petroleum, hard liquor, raw nickel, citrus fruits, coffee, fish, pharmaceuticals etc… Most products are exported from Cuba are to China, Spain and the Netherlands.

2. Governance

The governance of the Republic of Cuba is undemocratic by academics and human rights groups, and is defined by the dictatorship.

·         Education Sector

Public education is one of Cuba’s top priorities. Education is mandatory through the 9th grade. After that, youngsters have the option of three years of a pre-university program or going to a vocational school.  Today, Cuba boasts one of the highest literacy rates in the world.

·         Health Sector

The Cuban government runs a national health system and puts forward the administrative responsibility for the health care of all its citizens. There are no private hospitals or clinics because all health services are run by the government

3. Culture and Heritage

Cuba is famous for popular and classical music, restoration of its historic cities, beautiful countryside, good food, wonderful weather and quality of its architecture.The culture of Cuba is a complex mixture of different, sometimes contradicting, factors and influences. The Cuban people and their customs are based on European, Amerindian and African influences.

4. People

People of Cuba are the inhabitants and are born there. Cuba is a multi-tradition nation, which is home to people of different ethnic and national backgrounds. Baseball has a special place in Cuban hearts. Cubans have a strong affinity for chess. Cubans are some of the friendliest and most honest people on the planet

5. Tourism

Cuba is a great place for tourism because it has great places such as Havana, Varadero, Trinidad, Vinales etc…  Cuba's climate is tropical and seasonally humid however, other climatic times located in the mountain areas and on the coasts coexist. It has periods: little rainy and rainy. Tourism in Cuba is a huge industry that generates over 4.7 million arrivals which makes it one of the main sources of revenue for the island. 

6. Investment and Immigration

Many people immigrate to Cuba but as in all countries, you will have to get residence permits to stay there more than a certain time that is allowed to tourists. Cuba has allowed foreigners to start to invest in the property with the approval of the new immigration law granting residency to foreign owners of property in the country.