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Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea, located at the entrance to the Gulf of Mexico. The main island, together with the Isle of Youth -formerly the Isle of Pines- surrounded by over 4,000 cays and inlets. Cuba, with a coastline of beautiful beaches and inlets, has three main geographical regions. In the west, the mountains slope down into fertile valleys, the Escambray Mountains in the central area soar above broad plains, and in the east the majestic Sierra Maestra range rises from the coastline in ragged peaks. Lying between the mountains, rich in minerals, lie productive agricultural lands. The rich and varied plant, animal and sea life offers fishermen, divers, hunters and ecologists idyllic areas for their favourite pasttimes. A highly developed health system offers great opportunities for health tourism. Mineral and medicinal springs are found in this ideal climate. Sports enthusiasts have ample opportunities to enjoy, riding, bicycling, tennis and water sports, including excellent scuba diving. This is a land of infinite variety with cultural, historical and artistic traditions, with music and dance being a part of every day life in Cuba.

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    • The Cuban Experience - Nice design. Pro-Castro content

    Cuba Travel Service - Cuba travel applications, mostly political content.

    CubaWeb - The website of the Republic of Cuba.

    Siglo XXI. Publication of the Cuban Committee for Human Rights - Publication of the Cuban Committee for Human RightsEditor: Ricardo Bofill Pagés. Denounces the violation of human rights in Cuba under Castro

    Cuba's Repressive Machinery - Over the past forty years, Cuba has developed a highly effective machinery of repression. The denial of basic civil and political rights is written into Cuban law.

    Cubatelevision - Cuban television programs and videos available in tape, CD,DVD formats. Major artists like Silvio Rodriguez, Pablo Milanes, documentaries and children's programming.

    Directorio Revolucionario Democratico Cubano - A youth organization dedicated to bringing about a change in the political and social conditions within Cuba today. We seek free and democratic elections and general amnesty for all political prisoners. We employ nonviolent methods to achieve our objectives.


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