Cuba history
The history of Cuba began with the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492 and the assault of the island by the spaniards. Native groups where the Guanahatabey, Ciboney, and taino all inhabited the island. But most of them soon died from diseases or shock from the conquest of the spanish. Colonial society developed after Spain colonized the island in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. when Fidel Castro came to power in 1959, the relationship between the U.S and Cuba quickly advanced to bitter arguments, political grandstanding’s and the seldom international crises.
The bang of Cuba’s sugar industry in the 19th century made it crucial for Cuba to advance its transportation infrastructure. Farmers
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The landscape of Cuba is gorgeous with tons of reefs, bays, keys, and islets.Considering its overall size Cuba has little inland water areas and has nearly 200 small rivers as well as many narrow streams that run dry in the summer. This country 's longest river is the Cauto; it flows for 230 mi from its source in the Sierra Maestra. The capital of Cuba is Havana which is located in the northern coast of the western third of the island.
Cuban people and Culture
The Cuban people and culture is diverse, complex and truly fascinating. With so many varying influences throughout its history. Religious faith has not been an influence on Cuba as in other Latin American nations. Cuba’s estimated range of population is from 11.06 million to 11.17 million. And atleast least 50 percent of the population is mixed African and European descendants. Nearly all of Cuba people speak spanish. Also music is important to this countries society. Economy and