Cuba is a Communist State located on the continent of North America (at the entrance to the Gulf of Mexico). Its nearest neighbours are the Bahamas and Florida in the United States to the north, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands to the south, the Dominican Republic on the Island of Hispaniola and Haiti to the east and south-east, and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico to the west. Cuba lies between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The Republic of Cuba also consists of the Isla de la Juventud and various other archipelagos.
Major Religions and Ethnic Groups of Cuba
The major religions of Cuba consist of 95% Roman Catholic, with the remaining 5% being Protestant Jewish and Santeria. The ethnic groups of Cuba include mulatto 51%, white (European descent) 37%, black 11%, and Chinese 1%.
For a long time, religion has been a sensitive issue in Cuba. Even though 95% of the population follow the Roman Catholic Church, only a very small number regularly attend church. There are some restrictions placed by the government on the freedom of religion, but generally Cubans practice a variety of religions including Santeria, with small populations of Muslims, Jews and Baha’i.
Havana: The Capital City of Cuba
Havana was settled in the 16th century by Spanish explorers, and today is a major commercial centre and important port of Cuba. Havana, with its population of almost 3 million people, is often described as three cities all rolled into one, because it has three major areas – the suburban districts, Old Havana and Vedado. The next largest city in Cuba is San Diego de Cuba
The Official Language of Cuba
The official language of Cuba is Spanish (because Cuba used to be a Spanish colony) with the next most widely spoken language being Haitian Creole. Some English is spoken at hotels and tourist destinations.
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The Population of Cuba
Cuba has a population of 11 million people, consisting of descendants of Spaniards, Asians and Africans.
