Cuba offers visitors the same white beaches, fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving offered by other Caribbean destinations, plus the attraction of the island's singular history, its famous cigars and Cuba's unique African-influenced music.
The weather in Cuba is warm year round, muggy in summer, especially July-August. The rainy season is May-October. November-April are more comfortable.
Cubans are famously friendly. About half the people are mulato (mixture of African and Caucasian), one-third are Caucasian and 11 percent are of African descent. The culture is known for its diversity and vibrancy. Spanish is the official language.
Cuba is a Communist state, headed by Fidel Castro. There is a National Assembly of People's Power, elected from slates approved by candidacy commissions.
The Cuban international communications infrastructure, responding to the demands of expanding tourism and industry, is being improved and is superior to the internal communications systems. But political friction between the U.S. and Cuba often affect the ability to place - and the quality of - calls between the two nations. Digital and analog mobile phone service are available.
U.S. citizens require a license to engage in any transactions related to Cuba. Licenses are difficult to obtain. Tourist and business travel are not licensable.
Tourism is the most dynamic factor in the Cuban economy and is helping Cuba recover from the withdrawal of massive Soviet aid a decade ago. Living standards remain low. Prices in Cuba are generally lower than elsewhere in the Caribbean.
Crime rates in Cuba are generally low, but the island is not immune from petty crime and scams.
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Martinique
Montserrat
Netherlands Antilles
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