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About the island
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Capital: Havana
Location: Cuba is a Caribbean, island between the
Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, 150 km south of Key West,
Florida
Size: 42,803 square miles (110,806 square km), slightly
smaller than Pennsylvania
Population: 11,346,670
Language: Spanish
Climate: Tropical; moderated by trade winds; dry
season (November to April); rainy season (May to October)
Terrain: Mostly flat to rolling plains, with rugged
hills and mountains in the southeast. The highest point on the island
is Pico Turquino at 6,578 feet (2,005 meters).
Currency: Cuban peso (CUP) and Convertible peso (CUC)
Tourism info:
Getting there from Miami: Cuba is located 381 miles
(613 km) from Miami, FL. The easiest way to visit the Island is to
fly.
Travel Requirement:
Beginning Jan 1, 2008, the Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires all U.S. citizens, citizens
of the British Territory of Bermuda, and citizens of Canada and Mexico
visiting Cuba to
have a passport or other secure document that establishes the bearer’s
nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
Attractions
You can explore the island on a
jeep safari tour, visit the national park for hiking and mountain
biking, take a quadracer tour, or rent a jeep or scooter and go cruising
for a day.
If you like the ocean, you can swim, snorkel, dive, sail, go fishing,
try snuba or seatrek, parasailing, banana boating or any of the many
sea activities available.
Getting around.
Cuba Airport is located ...
Taxi service is available on the island. Although metered rates vary
by island, they are reasonable and are fixed by law. Bicycles and
scooters are also available for rent at most popular tourist centers.
Rental cars are also available. You can use your home driver’s
license but you'll need to purchase a temporary Anguilla driver's
license for $20. Remember, when you take to the road, British rules
apply, so keep to the left. Pedestrians should remember
to look right before crossing streets.
Check dates and prices for Miami Cruises
to Cuba.
United State diplomatic representation
Consulate of Cuba
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Web links
Cuba
- Official Site
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Cuba
- Wikipedia
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CIA
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