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    REPUBLICA DE CUBA The economy as a whole has a general unemployment rate of 4.3% out of a labor force of 5.233 million. In 2013 the majority of the workers were in the state sector at 72.3%, and the rest in the non state sector at 27.7%. This is a change from 2011 when the majority of the workers were in services at 63.2%. The other two sections split between agriculture at 19.7%, and industry at 17.1%. The industrial market consist of sugar, petroleum, tobacco, construction steel, cement, agricultural

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    The processes of imperialism and neo-imperialism in Cuba have been plentiful for hundreds of years by several different foreign powers. Throughout its’ history Cuba has only been independent in name, but the country has never truly been its’ own. Latin Americans in Cuba resented this lack of true independence and resisted in a variety of ways, namely the Cuban Revolution which, while successful, caused unforeseen and counterproductive consequences. Immediately following the revolution, the differing

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    Cuba is one of the best places to visit. Because they have so many things to do. like going to the beach and swimming and picking up hot Cuban girls. The food in Cuba is really also really healthy. The foods are a blend of Native American Taino food, Spanish, African, and Caribbean cuisines. Some Cuban recipes share spices and techniques with Spanish and African cooking, with some Caribbean influence in spice and flavor. This results in a unique, interesting and flavorful blend of the several different

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    Known for its beauty, extravagant tourist’s attractions, and quality cigars, the Caribbean island of Cuba, a totalitarian communist state, is a multiracial society with a population of mainly Spanish and African origin. The nation is officially known as the Republic of Cuba; it consists of the Island of Cuba, the Isle of Youth and some adjacent small islands. Cuba lies just ninety miles south of Key West, Florida; therefore its climate is subtropical or temperate. The average minimum temperature

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    Countries that were once colonies went through various stages of evolution in order to develop economically, politically, and culturally while gaining independence. Cuba, a former colony of Spain, has changed drastically throughout the years. Although in some cases, colonialism has had a positive effect on the country in the area regarding education and health care and on the other hand, has created an economic gap between the citizens. The government, social structure, and economy in the country

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    sensation. After the annexation of Alaska and Hawaii their interests diverted back to nation of Cuba. Cuba, located 90 miles south of Florida has been in the minds of many Americans for years. In 1854 America attempted to buy Cuba from Spain and failed. Later Cuba tried to pursue independence from Spain and failed, but forced Spain to abolish slavery letting Americans to invest in sugar companies in Cuba. Cuba trying to fight for independence once more got the support of many Americans wanted to join

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    was called Cuba: The Land of Opportunity. Learning about Cuba was part of the Caribbean that I enjoyed and wanted to learn more in depth about. We touched upon different media coverage during that time and different elements of how media affected people’s views and decisions. It was written on April 18, 1919. I thought it was interesting that the bottom of the newspaper had the information about their offices. It listed the New York address and then it had home office listed as Cuba. The article

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    Regime of Cuba When Columbus came to Cuba in 1492, he and his predecessors would probably never have imagined of this island’s outcome within the centuries ahead. from conquering the country, to its independence, to the totalitarian regime put into it, all these major events have made the island what it is today. Before giving the whole story about the Communists, one must understand how the country was born so here’s a little bit of a background history: Spain had conquered Cuba in 1511 under

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    Cuba Project: Fidel Castro Fidel Castro was born on August 13, 1926 near Biran, Cuba. He was born into a wealthy family. As a kid he was more interested in sports than school but was intellectually gifted. Castro attended the University of Havana and studied law. Around this time he started to focus on politics. Fidel married Mirta Diaz Balart and had one son. Batista successfully overthrew the government and declared himself a dictator in 1952. Castro and 150 others attacked the Moncada military

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    Fidel Castro: The Clown of Cuba

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    Current leader and dictator of Cuba, Fidel Castro, was born on August 13, 1926 in Biran Cuba. As a child, Fidel Castro had a good life because his father was very wealthy. His fathers name was Angel Castro. He was very wealthy because he owned plantations and lands. Additionally, he was originally from Spain but then moved to Cuba. Angel Castro married to Lina Gonzalez. Fidel Castro had one brother named Raul Castro. Fidel And Raul always had a special bond between their brother relationship therefore

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