Tag: Cuba

Society One of the first social measures undertaken by the revolutionary government was the eradication of illiteracy. Throughout 1961, declared the year of education, more than 700,000 Cubans learned to read and write. In the following years, illiteracy was eradicated and the number of university students ceaselessly increased, which was three times higher than in…

Population Racial types and language For more than four centuries, Cuba has been the base of ethnic groups of different origins. The descendants of Spaniards and black Africans are the predominant racial groups, but there are also Chinese, European and Lebanese Jews, among others. Pre-Columbian inhabitants came from the South American continent, with cybels being…

Cuba conquered its identity and matured, guided by patriots such as the poet José Martí and, in 1959, it became the first socialist country in the Americas: by virtue of this option, in the last decade of the 20th century, when the Soviet Union fell apart, gave support, lived in a unique position of continental…

Vaccinations and health At present, no compulsory vaccinations are needed to visit Cuba. Feel free to consult a doctor or local health center for advice well in advance of your trip to Cuba. Current information is also available at www.1177.se. There are international hospitals in Havana. Feel free to check with the Swedish Social Insurance…

Political system Short for CU by Abbreviationfinder, Cuba is one of the last one-party states in the world. The constitution, which is designed according to a Soviet model, states that Cuba’s Communist Party should play the leading role in society and the state. No other parties are allowed. Anyone who opposes the system risks harassment…