Cuba Nutz and Bolts

Country: Cuba
Where is it?: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, 150 km south of Key West, Florida
Why do people go here?: One of the least commercialized islands in the Caribbean, despite its size, due to sanctions from the US government and restrictions on travel to the island. Despite this, Cuba remains a popular destination for travelers who want a challenge – or just to see the island before it is eventually opened up to the world.
What are the main entry points?: You cannot go to Cuba from the United States. Taking a flight from Mexico or other Central/South American countries is common.
Currency used: Cuban peso (CUP)
Country Code: 53, Guantanamo Bay 5399
Religion: Nominally 85% Roman Catholic prior to Castro assuming power; Protestants, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jews, and Santeria are also represented
Population: 11,308,764
Ethnic Breakdown: Mulatto 51%, white 37%, black 11%, Chinese 1%
Government: Communist state
Languages: Spanish
Major Cities: Havana
Attractions: Havana, Communism, Cigars
Accommodation: Cuba Hostels
Tourism Office locations and links: Cuba Cubatur 156 Calle 23 Vedaado, Havana +53-7-324521;;;//www.cubaweb.cu/ //www.cubatravel.cu/
Health Issues: No vaccination requirements for any international traveller.
When to go: Whenever you want! Winter is the main tourist season, as pasty-white Europeans flood the beaches.
Specific Events/Holidays: Independence Day, 10 December (1898); note – 10 December 1898 is the date of independence from Spain, 20 May 1902 is the date of independence from US administration; Rebellion Day, 26 July (1953)
Getting Around: Trains are failing: go with the buses or private carriers.

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