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An island located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, 150 km (90 miles) south of Key West, Florida. It is the largest country in the Caribbean, and the westernmost island of the Greater Antilles. A former Spanish colony, Cuba achieved independence in 1898. A revolution in 1959 resulted in a socialist republic led by Fidel Castro. Natural resources include metal ores, arable land, and a favorable position for tourism and maritime trade.

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CubaMania Message board and links to art and tourism sites. www.cubamania.com

Nation Master Maps and statistical profile. www.nationmaster.com/country/cu

Náutica de Cuba General information on each province, with an emphasis on maritime history and current-day water sports.[English/Spanish/French/Italian/German] www.nautica.cu/fijas1/english.htm

Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC) University of Texas collection of links to academic research, culture, economy, and history resources. [English/Spanish/Portuguese] lanic.utexas.edu/la/cb/cuba

Microsoft Encarta Overview of history, economy, geography, and culture. encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761569844/Cuba.html

Cuba in World Factbook Profile prepared by the United States Central Intelligence Agency includes history, geography, and demographics. www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/cu.html

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