Knowra Cuba Cuba Cuba is an island country in the Caribbean Sea, south of Florida. It comprises the island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and surrounding smaller islands.
Spanish colonization of the Americas : Spain’s conquest and settlement of territories across the Americas from the late fifteenth century onward. Spanish rule made Cuba a colonial possession and reshaped its population, economy, and institutions.
Politics of Cuba : The institutions, parties, and political practices through which Cuba is governed. The country’s one-party system and state institutions define its contemporary political order.
Geography of Cuba : The physical geography of Cuba, including its archipelago, lowlands, mountains, and tropical climate. The island’s landforms and climate shape settlement, transport, agriculture, and exposure to storms.
Cuban diaspora : Communities of Cuban origin living outside Cuba, especially in the United States and Spain. Emigration has created large communities that sustain family, cultural, and political ties with the island.
Cuban War of Independence : The 1895–1898 struggle in which Cuban insurgents fought to end Spanish colonial rule. Its outcome ended Spanish rule, though United States intervention shaped the transition that followed.
Communist Party of Cuba : Cuba’s ruling political party, constitutionally recognized as the leading force of society and the state. It directs the political system and selects leadership at the national level.
Havana : The capital and largest city of Cuba, located on the island’s northwestern coast. Havana concentrates national government, population, cultural institutions, and port activity.
Cuban exile : The displacement of Cubans who left the island for political, economic, or personal reasons. Exile has shaped Cuban politics abroad and the country’s relationship with the United States.
Spanish-American War : The 1898 conflict between Spain and the United States, fought in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. The war displaced Spanish authority in Cuba and led to a period of United States occupation.
National Assembly of People's Power : Cuba’s unicameral national legislature, whose members are elected through a system of indirect nomination and voting. It formally enacts laws and elects the country’s president.
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