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  Cuba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
To the north is found the United States, to the northeast the Bahamas, to the east the Turks and Caicos Islands, to the west Mexico, to the south the Cayman Islands and Jamaica, and to the southeast Haiti.
Pre-Columbian Cuba was first visited by Europeans when explorer Christopher Columbus landed on the island of Cuba for the first time on October 28, 1492, at the eastern tip, in the Cazigazgo of Baracoa.
Cuba has a high abortion rate of 77.7 abortions per 1,000 women aged 15-44 in 1996, 3rd highest in the world among 55 countries whose abortion rate was available to be compiled in a 1999 UN study.
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 Havana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Havana was originally as a trading port, and became the capital of the Spanish colony of Cuba in 1607, and the main port of the Spanish colonies in the New World.
Havana suffered from being burnt by buccaneers in 1538, and looted in 1555 and 1553.
Havana was a candidate to host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, but was not shortlisted.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Havana,_Cuba   (465 words)

  
 Havana Travel Guide | Fodor's Online
Before the British arrived, Havana saw half a dozen ships a year, and the average size of Cuba's few plantations was 300 acres; after the British left, about 200 ships called annually in Havana, and the island's ever greater number of plantations grew to an average of 700 acres.
Cuba's campaign for independence began along with its 19th-century prosperity, and Havana, as the capital, was often in the eye of the storm.
Havana would later became a hotbed of liberalism and the nerve center for phase two of the independence movement -- sparked by its native son, the eloquent writer and revolutionary José Martí -- which led to the Second War of Independence (1892).
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 Havana | Havana travel guide, all about Old Havana.
Havana travel guide, Havana is a charming city, and capital of Cuba, Havana was originally founded in 1514 by Velasquez with the name Batabano.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Havana became truly prosperous from the slave and sugar trades, now it is one of Cuba's largest cities, an important center of culture tourist attraction.
Havana features some of the best music and dance clubs in Cuba, all types of music are available, with little African flavor.
www.netssa.com /havana.html   (964 words)

  
 USA CUBA TRAVEL: A Destination & Travel Guide to Old Havana, Cuba.
In 1982, the old historical area, the urban extension of 19th-century Havana, the port channel with its two developed shorelines, and the fortifications that served as its defense were declared a human heritage jewel by UNESCO, giving international recognition to the policy of safeguarding the city's historical and cultural value.
USA CUBA TRAVEL invites you to experience the elation of walking through a mystical city whose worth has been established over the centuries, to savor its culture, discover its people and relive history by staying in one of the fabulous historic hotels of Old Havana.
USA CUBA TRAVEL also enjoys a privileged relationship with the fame Havana Historical Office; thus we can provide our customers with private tours of Old Havana, an introduction to a city that is rich in historic content.
www.usacubatravel.com /cuold.htm   (480 words)

  
 Urban Agriculture in Havana Cuba
While Havana's urban agriculture has taken on many forms, ranging from private gardens (huertos privados) to state-owned research gardens (organicponicos), Havana's popular gardens (huertos populares) are the most widespread and accessible to the general public.
Havana's popular gardens have performed well in their five years of existence.
The future for Havana's popular gardens hinges to a large degree on the political and economic future of the country as a whole.
www.cityfarmer.org /cuba.html   (1408 words)

  
 Cuba - Wikitravel
Cuba is a Caribbean island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean.
Since the revolution, Cuba has been shunned by the United States and travel between the two neighbors has to be via a third country, unless one is traveling under a license from the US government, in which case direct flights from the US to Cuba can be arranged.
Cuba is generally a very safe country; strict and prominent policing, combined with neighborhood watch style-programs keep the streets safe from violent crime.
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 Havana city guide, Cuba - Time Out Travel
Havana provides travellers tired of mass homogenised culture with something to get their anti-imperialist teeth into.
Arguably Latin America’s best-preserved colonial city, Havana is one of the oldest, grandest and safest cities in the Americas, and packs a cultural punch well beyond...
Cuba exerts an extraordinary fascination on the world, with its rebel politics, world-class music scene and architectural beauty.
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 CaribSeek Cuba | The Republic of Cuba | Havana Cuba | La Isla Grande
Cuba is an archipelago comprising the Island of Cuba, the Isle of Youth ('Isla de La Juventud'), and a number of smaller keys and islets.
Havana was relocated to the northern coast of the port of Carenas in 1519, which was a natural port of call for ships sailing to and from the New World.
Today Havana, the capital city and chief seaport of Cuba, is one of the oldest and most picturesque cities of the western hemisphere.
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 Havana, Cuba
Cuba, Si Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean, has much to offer -- royal palm trees spotted throughout the island, white sandy beaches, rugged hills and mountains in the southeast, and Old Havana with its magnificent colonial buildings.
Old Havana's side streets, narrow and cobble-stoned, are another picture, one of urban decay.
Traveling throughout Cuba I was struck by the almost total absence of Anti-American go-home-imperalist posters.
www.offbeattravel.com /Cuba.html   (527 words)

  
 Casa particular Cuba, Cuba hotels, Cuba accommodation, Havana hotels. Online reservations.
Cuba, and its capital Havana have become one of the first tourist destinations in the Caribbean.
If you are Cuban-American or married to one, you can travel to Cuba once a year under a "general license" for humanitarian reasons (grave illness in the family, etc) and you need only to notify the Cuban government via a form, but you do not need to get a license from them before leaving.
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 Remarks by Jimmy Carter at the University of Havana, Cuba   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
There are some in Cuba who think the simple answer is for the United States to lift the embargo, and there are some in my country who believe the answer is for your president to step down from power and allow free elections.
Cuba has adopted a socialist government where one political party dominates, and people are not permitted to organize any opposition movements.
Cuba has superb systems of health care and universal education, but last month, most Latin American governments joined a majority in the United Nations Human Rights Commission in calling on Cuba to meet universally accepted standards in civil liberties.
www.cartercenter.org /viewdoc.asp?docID=517&submenu=news   (1425 words)

  
 Spanish School Havana :: Spanish Courses in Cuba
Not only Cuba is a beautiful country, it also has a population that is very friendly and hospitable in spite of the economic difficulties in the last few years.
Cuba is like going back in the time of the 50's: old cars, a relaxed atmosphere, no hurry.
This is the part of Havana where the host families live and where you find many art deco buildings that would be considered national monuments in many countries.
www.enforex.com /latinamerica-cuba-havana.html   (295 words)

  
 Play Baseball in Cuba - Legally, Havana, Cienfuegos, Play Baseball in the Forbidden Isle of Cuba. Spend a week on a ...
Cuba is a beautiful tropical country with low crime rate, high education standards and a healthy population.
Cuba is the jewel of the Caribbean and this is your rare opportunity to visit this exotic island culture before western culture steps in.
Cuba is the Pearl of the Caribbean and Cienfuegos is the Pearl of Sea.
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 Cuba Junky - Havana Province
Havana is the main place of entry in the country, either by air-trough Jose Marti International Airport (which has three terminals, plus an Aerocaribbean terminal, and receives flights from more than 40 cities in other countries)-or by sea trough its marina and the modern cruise ship terminal at the port.
Havana itself has more than 60 hotels, tourist complexes, inns, villas and spas, most of them of 5, 4 or 3 stars, with air-conditioned rooms, satelite TV, internet, safes and other features, depending on their category.
Choose between accommodations on the shore; in the outskirts of the city; or right in Havana-in the oldest part of the city, in one of the residential areas or in areas with plenty of greenery.
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 Cuba Junky - Havana City
Havana also has several large monuments and parks; Central Park and American Fraternity Park (with busts of several North and South American liberators and a tree planted with soul from 21 American countries).
Cuba’s National Aquarium features a unique exhibit in the world, the Island and the Caribbean’s marine flora and fauna are preserved thanks to the work of the staff that has been encouraged with the Colectivo Vanguardia Nacional acknowledgment during five years.
The people of 19th century Havana, inspired by the concept of origins and beginnings, erected the Templete, which is a monument that pays homage to the place where the foundation of the town of San Cristóbal de la Habana was celebrated in 1519.
www.cuba-junky.com /havana/havana-city.htm   (4186 words)

  
 Cuba Picture Gallery
In June of 1998, I visited Cuba as a guest of The University of Havana's Center for the Study of the United States (Centro de Estudios sobre los Estados Unidos).
Certainly the economics is, as Cuba desperately hangs on to socialism while trying to be a player in an otherwise capitalist world.
And, of course, Cuba is a tropical paradise.
www.be.wvu.edu /divecon/econ/trumbull/cuba/pictures.htm   (428 words)

  
 Havana | Havana is fascinating city, Havana hotels and flights
Havana centre of Cuba, Havana is fascinating city with a swinging nightlife.
Havana is a scene of numerous attractions, beautiful beaches, astonish colonial architecture, and superb recreation areas.
It was thus that Havana became the focal point of the Spanish empire in the Americas, the jewel in the crown.
www.havana-havana.com   (295 words)

  
 The Episcopal Church of Cuba
During the second half of the 19th century (1868-1878), Cuba was engaged in a struggle for independence from Spain.
With the deterioration of political relationship between the USA and Cuba after 1959 it became increasingly difficult for ECUSA and IEC to maintain a meaningful relationship and in 1967 the lEC became an independent member of the Anglican Communion.
The Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Cuba is the Rt.
cuba.anglican.org   (864 words)

  
 Havana Restaurant - Welcome and Enjoy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Havana is a unique part of Vancouver's cultural landscape, as it houses a Restaurant, Theatre and Gallery, all under the same roof.
Havana has a large well-heated all-weather patio that is situated directly across from Grandview Park with a view of the city skyline and the Coastal Mountain Range.
Havana Gallery is a contemporary art gallery that showcases local and international artists of all disciplines.
www.havana-art.com   (188 words)

  
 Cuba | Cuba travel, Cuba all about
The combination of Cuba's gorgeous landscape, lively island resident and unique way of life is transforming the island onto a hotspot and creating tangible experiences for craving travelers.
Cuba is home to exceptionally friendly people, exotic flora,tropical climate, salsa music and vibrant nightlife.
Cuba is much more than sandy beach, is a world of sensations.
www.netssa.com /cuba.html   (577 words)

  
 Havana Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Havana has a swinging nightlife, and less traffic and commercialisation than your average Latin American city.
But from the rough brilliance of Old Havana to residential areas ranging from shabby to demanding demolition, the exuberant friendliness of Havana's inhabitants is what shines through.
His Cuban benders made the Havana watering holes, El Floridita and La Bogeduita del Medio, legendary haunts for both aspiring and veteran barflies.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/caribbean/cuba/havana   (224 words)

  
 Havana Cuba - Meet Havana Cuba with us
Havana is probably the most exciting city in Latin America managing to be both seedy and stylish.
Walking around this area you understand why Havana is sometimes referred to as a City of Columns; almost every buildings displays either one or a mixture of the Corinthian, Doric or Ionic types of this structure.
Further to the west this area is home to some of the most expensive hotels, restaurants in Havana and the majority of the country's foreign embassies, the tree-lined avenues and stately mansions on and around Fifth Avenue suggest that this is where Havana's elite reside.
www.supercubatravel.com /destinations/havana.asp   (388 words)

  
 CONQUEST & REDEMPTION: HAVANA, CUBA
Cuba, land of passion and salsa, its Latin temperament undiminished by 42 years of communism.
Revolution and the Granma (the boat that brought Castro and company to Cuba) Memorial where fragments of downed American fighter planes are on display.
Perhaps I should open a branch of the CDR - Committee for the Defence of the Revolution (read " spy-on-your-neighbours bureau") in London, or do a buyout deal for Fabrica Partagas, the world famous cigar manufacturer, or a securistisation deal for Che´s famous portrait, since Comrade Fidel is short of cash these days.
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 Cuba restaurants, cuban meals low prices, cuba paladars (paladares) havana cuba paladar
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The food in restaurants has improved greatly in the last years, due partly to an improving economy and to the government's emphasis on tourism.
Remember, only the US enforces the trade embargo, to every one else Cuba is simply a wonderful vacation destination, and the Cubans are well aware of the need to please finicky tourists.
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 Learn Spanish in Cuba. Spanish courses in Havana, Cuba.
The activities and excursions also ensure that students not only enjoy their time in Cuba and learn to speak the Spanish language, but also come to a deeper understanding of the Cuban people and of the way of life in Cuba.
Lying on a large bay, at the foot of the spectacular 'Sierra Maestra Mountains', Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city in Cuba.
However, being much smaller than Havana and Santiago de Cuba, with fewer students and more difficult to reach, Trinidad is really for students who are a bit more adventurous.
www.languagesabroad.co.uk /cuba.html   (622 words)

  
 Cuba Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Cuba is the Caribbean's largest and least commercialised island and one of the world's last bastions of communism.
Its relative political isolation has prevented it from being overrun by tourists, and locals are sincerely friendly to those who do venture in.
Despite the formality of the colonial architecture, Cuba is pretty relaxed, even in the larger towns.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/caribbean/cuba   (185 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Books: The Havana Cigar: Cuba's Finest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Havana's first cigar factory opened in 1799, and another 400 follow within two decades because of demand in Europe, where the cigar was regarded as a sign of success.
Not only is the photography sumptuous but you get a catalogue raisonne in the back of the book showing over 60 Havana cigars in life-size view with measurements and evaluations.
Most of these pages consist of excellent photographs of Cuba and of the farmers, torcedors and others whose skill and knowledge contribute to the manufacture of, arguably, the best cigars on earth.
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The Malecon, a 1.5 mile walkway, sea wall and road running parallel to the Straits of Florida, begins near the Plaza de las Armas and the Plaza de la Cathedral, along Havana Harbor.
Art Nouveau - In Central Havana and Old Havana there are some beautiful examples of art nouveau architecture.
Around Havana - includes a variety of photos of side-streets, Plaza de la Revoluccion and street scenes around Havana.
www.artnouveau.org /cuba/tourof.htm   (222 words)

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