Location
Cuba is a Caribbean island south of Miami in the middle of the Bahamas, Haiti and Jamaica.
Capital
Havana
Language
Spanish
Cuisine
Cuban food is a mixture between Caribbean, African, and Spanish influence. Consisting of food such as rice, beans, and chicken.
Music
Influenced heavily by Spanish, European, and West African music. Includes salsa, rhumba, and jazz. They use instruments such as the bongo, claves, and marimbula.
Etiquette & Customs
Try to speak the language! Saying things like “Hola” meaning hello and “Buenos Dias” meaning good morning! Dress casual Cuba is hot!
Religion
Cuba is a multi racial society consisting of Catholicism and a mixture of native African religions.
Popular Dishes
Picadillo
Ground beef, tomato, and onion. Often served with rice, tacors, pasteries and croquettes ( mashed potatoes or ground meat, fish, cheese and vegetables).
Frijoles negros
Black beans, onion, and garlic cloves.
Dessert
Flan
Vanilla, sugar, and milk.
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