History
Cuba was discovered by Christopher Columbus, on October 27, 1492 . The conquest and Colonization caused the extermination of the aboriginal inhabitants. Due to which they imported black people from Africa to slaves them. The resulting mixture defined the Cuban's population and culture. On October 10 th , 1868 , the Cuban people began their struggle for independence from Spain , whose colonial rule lasted 4 centuries. United States intervened in the warlike conflict and established a pseudo republic in 1902 until 1 st January of 1959, when the Revolution commanded by Fidel Castro triumphed, bringing essentials transformations for the life of the country.
The Flag
The Cuban Flag was first raised in the city of Cárdenas ( Matanzas Province ), when in 1850 a group of insurrectionist took up arms against the Spanish colonial power. The three blue stripes represent the departments that the Island was divided into at that time (Occidente, Centro and Oriente). The two white stripes evoke the purity of the intention for independence of the people. The equilateral triangle stand for freedom, equality and fraternity, it is the red color is the announcement of the blood that would be necessary to shed in order to reach the independence. The white and lone star is the symbol of absolute freedom among the others peoples.
Population
Cuban has a population of more than 11 million, in a peculiar mixture of Spaniards, Africans and Asians.
State and Government
The National Assembly of the People's Power ( Parliament ) is the supreme organ of the power of the State, represented by the Council of State between one and another period of session, and with provincial, municipal and district instances. The council of Minister is the maximum executive and administrative organ and constitutes the government of the republic of Cuba .
Economy
The Tourism is the main line, others important industries are the Tobacco, Nickel, Rum, Coffee, and since a few year ago, the pharmaceutics and biotechnological lines. |
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