Fun facts about Cuba
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Historians believe the name Cuba comes from the Taíno language, but its derivation is unknown.
Cuba
Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country in the Caribbean. It comprises the eponymous main island as well as 4,195 islands, islets, and cays.
From the “Etymology” section
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The Arawakan-speaking ancestors of the Taíno people arrived in the Caribbean around 1,700 years ago.
Cuba
Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country in the Caribbean. It comprises the eponymous main island as well as 4,195 islands, islets, and cays.
From the “History” section
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Cuba developed as an urbanized society that primarily supported the Spanish colonial empire.
Cuba
Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country in the Caribbean. It comprises the eponymous main island as well as 4,195 islands, islets, and cays.
From the “History” section
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In 1963, Cuba sent 686 troops and military equipment to support Algeria in the Sand War against Morocco.
Cuba
Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country in the Caribbean. It comprises the eponymous main island as well as 4,195 islands, islets, and cays.
From the “History” section
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In 2013, Cuba ended the requirement for citizens to obtain a government permit to travel abroad.
Cuba
Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country in the Caribbean. It comprises the eponymous main island as well as 4,195 islands, islets, and cays.
From the “History” section
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