The Geography of Cuba
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Cuba, Caribbean, its Geography
Cuba is officially known as the Republic of Cuba, this country consists of the island Cuba itself and several other islands, including the island of Isla de la Juventud . Cuba rests in the Northern Caribbean , south of Eastern United States and the Bahamas , West of the Turks and Caicos Islands , and East of Mexico.
The Geography of Cuba:
Cuba is the principal island of an archipelago of islands and is surrounded by four main groupings. The island groupings are called the Colorados , the Sabana-Camagüey, the Jardines de la Reina and the Canarreos.
The island of Cuba itself boasts a geography of mainly flat to rolling plains. There is a range of steep mountains of to the South Eastern end. This is called the Sierra Maestra. The climate is tropical - during the period from November to April the seasons tend to be drier whereas from May to October rain is more abundant.
Did You Know?
The National flower of Cuba is Hedvchium Coronarium ("flor de mariposa") or the Butterfly Flower.
The National bird of Cuba is the "Tocororo" or the Cuban Trogon.
© Written by E.J.Clarke.
Cuba Quick Facts:
Capital: Havana
Government: Communist state
Currency: Cuban peso (CUP), Cuban convertible peso (CUC)
Area: 110,860 km2
Population: 11,382,820 (July 2006 est.)
Language: Spanish, Castilian
Religion: Nominally 85% Roman Catholic prior to Castro assuming power; Protestants, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jews, Muslims, and Santería are also represented
Electricity: 110V/60Hz or 220V/60Hz (North American, European, or Italian plug)
Calling Code: +53
Internet TLD: .cu
Time Zone UTC: -5
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