- Age
Cuba was “discovered” by Columbus in
1492, and was quickly colonized by
Spain. The country was founded in
1857.
- Government Type
On January 1, 1959 the Cuban
Revolution started, and Fulgencio
Batista was overthrown by the
communists revolutionaries. The
Communist Party of Cuba is currently
the governing political party in Cuba. It
is also a dictatorship.
- Language(s)
Cuba’s Official language is Spanish.
- Trade
Some countries that Cuba has traded
with include: Europe, Spain, Canada,
and the U.S. Because the U.S. does not
recognize Castro’s government, trade is
currently forbidden.
- Independence
October 10, 1868 The Ten Year’s War
began Cuba’s fight for independence
from Spain, but did not immediately
become an independent country. After
many years of struggle, on May 20,
1902, Cuba’s republic gained their
independence.
- Current leader
Cuba’s current president is Fidel Castro
A President is an executive officer of a
firm or corporation, or more commonly
known as the person who holds the office
of head of state of the United States
government.
- Population
Cuba has a population of over
11,300,000 people
- Extra
Extra interesting facts:
- Cuba’s Motto is “Patria y
Libertad” which means "Homeland and
Liberty."
- Cuba’s capital is Havana.
- Cuba’s total area is 110,861 km².