Geography of Cuba

• Geography
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Geography of Cuba

Who are Cuba's near neigbours?

Neighbours

USA

Haiti

Cayman

Jamaica

Mexico

Bahamas

What is the capital city of Cuba?

Havana

Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba, also serving as the country's main port and commercial center. It's known for its vibrant mix of architectural styles, particularly Spanish colonial architecture in the Old Havana core. Havana is also a popular tourist destination, drawing visitors for its music, history, culture, and unique atmosphere. 

What is the population of Cuba?

Population

Approximately 11 million

What is the highest point in Cuba? What is its height?

Pico Turquino

Cuba's tallest mountain, Pico Turquino, is contained within the park—at 6,476 feet (1,974 m) tall, it's a world away from Cuba's coastline. Hikes to the summit are one of the most challenging excursions in Cuba.

Geography

Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea. Cuba and its neighbours form the Greater Antilles, a chain of islands created millions of years ago when two of Earth's tectonic plates collided.

Geography

Cuba is a long and narrow island. It stretches 750 miles (1,200 kilometers) from east to west, but is only 60 miles (100 kilometers) wide in most places.

Geography

High mountains and rolling hills cover about one-third of Cuba. The other two-thirds of the island are lowland plains used mainly for farming.

What covers one-third of Cuba?

1. High mountains and rolling hills
2. Coastal beaches
3. Urban areas
4. Deserts and plateaus

What forms the Greater Antilles?

1. Bermuda
2. Galapagos Islands
3. Cuba and its neighbors
4. The Bahamas

What is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea?

1. Hispaniola
2. Jamaica
3. Cuba
4. Puerto Rico

PEOPLE & CULTURE

The mixture of native, African, and European influences in Cuba gives this island a lively culture that is known around the world. The introduction of communism to the country in 1959 has had a big impact on the people, both positive and negative.

PEOPLE & CULTURE

Cuba's history is reflected in its food, language, art, and, most of all, its music. All year round, it seems as if bands are everywhere in Havana. The main musical form is called son, which combines lively rhythms with classical guitar.

Name a famous person from Cuba

PEOPLE & CULTURE

Unlike most countries in Latin America, Cuba's favorite sport is not soccer. It's baseball! Baseball came to Cuba from the United States in the 1860s. Many international baseball stars have come from Cuba, and the Cuban national team is one of the best in the world.

When did communism begin in Cuba?

1. 1970
2. 1945
3. 1959
4. 1965

What sport is most popular in Cuba?

1. soccer
2. volleyball
3. baseball
4. basketball

What is Cuba's main musical form?

1. salsa
2. reggaeton
3. son
4. merengue

Would you like to visit Cuba?

Yes

No

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