Cuba

Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island nation in the Caribbean. The capital is Havana. The country has a rich history, from the Spanish colonial period to the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro in 1959. Cuba has long been closely linked to the Soviet Union and experienced political tensions with the United States, including the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. The economy is mainly based on agriculture and tourism. Cuba is known for its music, dance styles such as salsa and its cigars. The political situation and socio-economic challenges continue to shape national development.