The document outlines the historical and cultural background of Cuba, touching upon significant events such as the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro, the impact of American intervention, and the establishment of a communist republic. It highlights Cuba's notable achievements in healthcare and education, showcasing its high literacy rates and the availability of free services. Additionally, the document provides interesting facts about Cuba's geography, economy, and unique cultural aspects, including its famous cigars and the absence of Coca-Cola.

1. By
S. EVANGELENE KEZIAH

4.  Once they were lacking in HEALTH SECTOR, unstable in medical field
 No countries helped them in upgrading
 But when pandemic was in peak (death rate were getting high) these Doctors and
Nurses stepped forward with sacrificial mindset
 They saved LIVES generously
 Now they are recognized as White Coat Army
CUBA – CONCERNED COUNTRY...!!!

5.  Cuba is an island country in the Caribbean sea, made up of many islands
 AREA: 42,803 sq m (110,860 sq km)
 CAPITAL CITY / CODE: Havana (HAV)
 TOTAL POPULATION: 1,12,63,429
 CURRENCY: 2 type of currency used (CUC & CUP)
 MAJOR CITIES / CODES: Santiago De Cuba (SCU), Holguin (HOG), Santa Clara
(SNU)
 OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Spanish
 OTHER LANGUAGES: English, German, French, Russian, Portuguese and Italian
 NATIONALAIRLINE: Cubana de Aviacion / OTHER AIRLINES: Air Canada, Air
France, Air Jamaica
 MAJOR RELIGION: Roman Catholicism (85%)
OVERVIEW

6.  3 TRIBES IN CUBA: Tainos (wealtiest), Ciboneya and Guanajatabeyes
 Christopher Columbus arrived in Cuba and claimed the islands for the Spanish
 The Spanish ruled Cuba and treated Cubans with extreme cruelty
 America went to war with the Spanish and defeated them
 Cuba became American for 4 years
 Cuba became independent in 1902 (still America controlled them by the Platt Amendment
Law)
 Cubans stopped the Platt Amendment but Americans still had a big say in Cuban politics and
owned most of the businesses
 The Americans supported the leader Flugencio Batista who was seen strange by many Cubans
 Fidel led a revolution against Flugencio Batista
 He gained power and ended Cuban’s relationship with America
HISTORY OF CUBA

7. NATIONAL FLAG
The blue stripes represent the old divisions of Cuba
The white stripes represent the purity of
independence
The star represents freedom and is called La Estrella Solitaria or
The Lone Star
The red colour represents the bloodshed during the fight for
Independence and the triangle represents Liberty and equality
Cuban Trogon
Or
Tocororo

8. IMPORTANT YEARS
 In 1942 - Arawak (or Taino) Indians inhibited Cuba
 In the early 1800’s – Massive numbers of Black Slaves
 Slavery was abolished in 1886
 In 1899 – An Independent Republic under U.S. Protection
 From 1906 to 1920 - U.S. intervened in Cuba affairs for 4 times
 In 1940 – Batista became President
 From 1956 to 1958 – Fidel Castro launched a Revolution in the Sierra Maestra Mountains
GOVERNMENT
 Cuba is a Communist and Republic country
 Current Chief Executive leader - Raul Modesto Castro
 The Chief Executive in Cuba typically has a term of 5 years
 Cuba’s Legislature has 609 seats

10. CUBA’S ECONOMY
MAJOR INDUSTRIES
1) Sugar
2) Petroleum
3) Tobacco
4) Nickel
5) Agricultural machinery
AGRICULTURE IN CUBA
1) Sugar
2) Tobacco
3) Citrus
4) Rice
5) Cassava
TRANSPORTATION IN CUBA
1) Railways
2) Roads
3) Airports
4) Waterways
5) Ports
6) Harbors
ALL THESE SECTORS ACT AS A SOURCE TO
FETCH REVENUE

11. CUBA
UNDER
CASTRO

12. CUBAN REVOLUTION
 An 1st armed revolt conducted by Castro on 1953, 26th of July Movement when he came to charge
 Done against the military dictatorship of Cuban President Batista
 Che Guevara played a pivotal role in this Cuban revolution
 His Picture was uncarved for his contribution in the Government building of Cuba
BAY OF PIGS INVASION
 Took place from 17-20 April 1961
 Over 1,400 paramilitaries
 The invasion was a failure.
CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS
 It’s also known as the October Crisis of 1962
 Took place from 16-29 October 1962
 The Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war

13. FIDEL CASTRO
 FULL NAME: Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz
 Son of a wealthy sugarcane farmer
 BORN: 13 August 1926
 In Orient Province
 EDUCATION: University of Havana, Law School in 1945
 During his studies he involved himself in protest clashed with police
 INTERESTS: Political Climate of Cuban Nationalism, Anti-Imperialism and Socialism
 He was graduated in 1950
 He started an unsuccessful law firm before entering parliamentary politics

14.  He served as the Prime Minister until 1976
 On December 3rd he became the President of Cuba and remained till 2008
 Castro is known as a Charismatic leader
 He had strong sense of command over his voice
 He brought and developed many factories & plantations
 He created right to free education at highest university level
 Implemented free medical, hospital and dental cares and improved their health care
 Provided equal rights to all citizens
 Bought an end to Racial Discrimination
 Died on: 25 November 2016

15. FIDEL CASTRO’S LEADERSHIP VISIONS ARE

16. CASTRO’S REGIME WAS SUCCESSFUL IN

17. WOMEN’S WELFARE
 Most significant changes brought by the Cuban Revolution improved the lives and status of women
 The labour code ensures equal rights, opportunities for women in fields/sectors with equal salary
 After 3 months of revolution, Cuban Women's Federation (FMC) was created
 Started in 1960, developed many training centers within Cuba
 Its aim is to support women in work and improve its literacy rate
 Now it has 73,710 branches all across the country
 These were initiated during his period and well defined till now
FMC- Full Form
Logo Changes

18.  Cuba is not just a country, its also an island
 There are 1600+ island in Cuba
 Cuba is not the full name, the real name of Cuba is Republic of Cuba
 The top of Cuba will be like crocodile
 the only country were the is no coco cola is North Korea and Cuba
 Till now Cubans are using only vintage cars (1940-1950)
 The literacy percentage in Cuba is 99.75% even through the literacy percentage was only 60 to 70%
 Cuban crocodile can fly
 The only country where education and medicine are free till now
 The only country in world which has highest number of doctors nearly 70,000 in comparison with Africa
only 50,000 doctors available
FACTS OF CUBA

19.  Prior to March 2008 mobile phones were banned. But in March 2008 Raul Castro lifted the ban on
mobile phones
 Cuba is called as the Sugar Bowl Of World, It has about 38.61% share in
overall sugarcane production as per the year 2013-14
 The world’s smallest among birds is in Cuba its around 5cm only
 There are 2 types of currency:
1. cup = Cuban people use (only for Cuban people)
2. cuc = Cuban convertible pesos (only for tourist)
 Cuba has the best cigars in the world, one box of carabao’s price in India is Rs. 7,960/-
 The famous Bacardi rum is originally from Santiago de Cuba
 Till 1997 Christmas was not an official holiday

20. CHRISTMAS