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1. www.britannica.com › place › CubaCuba | Government, Flag, Capital, Population, & Language

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   2 days ago · Cuba, country of the West Indies, the largest island of the archipelago, and one of the more-influential states of the Caribbean region. A multicultural, largely urban nation, it has been ruled as a single-party communist state since shortly after the successful revolution (1959) led by Fidel Castro.

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2. www.cbc.ca › news › politicsCanadian warship sharing an anchorage with Russian vessels in ...

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   Jun 15, 2024 · The Caribbean nation has been a full-throated supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine and Cubans have been fighting alongside Russian soldiers in that country.

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   4 days ago · The Treaty of Paris established Cuban independence from Spain in 1898, and after three-and-a-half years of subsequent US military rule, Cuba became an independent republic in 1902. Cuba then experienced a string of governments mostly dominated by the military and corrupt politicians.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_CubaHistory of Cuba - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · The Spanish began to create permanent settlements on the island of Hispaniola, east of Cuba, soon after Columbus' arrival in the Caribbean, but the coast of Cuba was not fully mapped by Europeans until 1508, by Sebastián de Ocampo.

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7. www.cbc.ca › news › politicsMinister defends Canadian navy ship's visit to Cuba with ...

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   Jun 17, 2024 · Canadian ship sent to Cuba to demonstrate naval capability, commitment to open waters, Bill Blair says. People watch the Russian Navy Admiral Gorshkov frigate arrive at the port of Havana, Cuba...

8. apnews.com › article › russia-military-warshipsCuba: Russian warships leave Havana's port after 5-day visit ...

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   Jun 17, 2024 · The nuclear-powered Russian submarine Kazan leaves the port of Havana, Cuba, Monday, June 17, 2024. A fleet of Russian warships arrived in Cuban waters last week ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean.

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   Why is Cuba a country of the West Indies?

   • Cuba, country of the West Indies, the largest single island of the archipelago, and one of the more-influential states of the Caribbean region. The domain of the Arawakan-speaking Taino, who had displaced even earlier inhabitants, Cuba was claimed by Christopher Columbus for Spain in 1492.

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   Where is Cuba located?

   • Cuba is situated just south of the Tropic of Cancer at the intersection of the Atlantic Ocean (north and east), the Gulf of Mexico (west), and the Caribbean Sea (south).

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   Is Cuba a communist country?

   • Cuba, country of the West Indies, the largest island of the archipelago, and one of the more-influential states of the Caribbean region. A multicultural, largely urban nation, it has been ruled as a single-party communist state since shortly after the successful revolution (1959) led by Fidel Castro.

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   What is Cuba known for?

   • Cuba’s approximately 3,570 miles (5,745 km) of irregular, picturesque coastline are characterized by many bays, sandy beaches, mangrove swamps, coral reefs, and rugged cliffs. There are also some spectacular caverns in the interior, notably the 16-mile- (26-km-) long Cave of Santo Tomás in the Sierra Quemado of western Cuba.

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10. www.tripadvisor.ca › Attractions-g147270THE 10 BEST Cuba Tours & Excursions for 2024 (with Prices)

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    Jun 16, 2024 · Jul 1, 2024 - Find & Book the top-rated and best-reviewed tours in Cuba for 2024. From prices and availability to reviews and photos, Tripadvisor has everything you need to create that perfect itinerary for your trip to Cuba.