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__ Facts About Cuba! __ The official name of Cuba is the Republic of Cuba. In Spanish its name is Republicia de Cuba. Cuba is the most populated country out of all of the Caribbean. It is surrounded by four other islands and they are the Carnaguey, the Canarreos, the Jardines de la Reina and the Colorados.

The national Bird of Cuba is the Tocororo, or the Cuban Trogon. The colorful climbing bird's red white and blue plumage matches the colors of the flag. 

Christopher Columbus discovered Cuba in 1942 The Capital of Cuba is Havana For more information [|Click Here]

__Part 2: Climate __

The average minimum temperature of Cuba is 21°C (70° F) and the maximum temperature is 27°C (81° F). Cuba has a rainy season from May to October but overall the climate in Cuba is perfect!The trade winds and coastal breezes can keep you at a great temperature all year round.

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__ Part 3: Holidays and Events __
 O ne of the main events observed in Cuba is Carnival. They have Carnival in the capital of Havana and in the month of August. Every year they parade down the city's famous Malecon ocean walkway, and a lot of dance and music fills the air.   They have the Fiesta del Fuego in Cuba's second largest city, Santiago de Cuba. Fiesta del Fuego is a free, week-long street party that has a lot of music, dancing, and alcohol. 

A holiday they have is Dia de los Trabajadores on May 1st. (Day of the Workers). It is just like Labor Day in the U.S. <span style="font-size: 140%; color: #46b6f6; font-family: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 150%; color: #ff0000; font-family: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 150%; color: #0081ff; font-family: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif;">For more information on Holidays and Festivals <span style="font-size: 150%; font-family: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif;">[|Click here]

__<span style="font-size: 140%; color: #000eff; font-family: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif;">Part 4: Attractions __ <span style="font-size: 120%; color: #f10404; font-family: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 150%; color: #ff0000; font-family: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif;">Museo de la Revolución

The Museo de la Revolucion was once the Presidential Palace and the government's headquarters. Now it holds art and artifacts from the Cuban Revolution. <span style="font-size: 140%; color: #f10404; font-family: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif;">Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes is two buildings that hold International and Cuban art. It holds Latin, greek, and french paintings.

<span style="font-size: 140%; color: #f10404; font-family: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif;">Capitolio Nacional

The Capitolio Nacional is a landmark in Cuba that resembles the U.S. Capitol building.

<span style="font-size: 120%; color: #ff0000; font-family: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;">For more information on attractions <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;">[|Click Here]

__<span style="font-size: 150%; color: #ff0000; font-family: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif;">Part 5: Popular Music __

<span style="font-size: 130%; color: #000eff; font-family: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif;"> The popular style of music in Cuba is Son. It is the foundation of salsa music that originated in the Oriente province of Cuba. Another form of music in Cuba is the Mambo. Mambo has many different meanings but it just represents the dance style of the 40's and 50's.

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<span style="font-size: 140%; color: #ffb000; font-family: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif;">References

D'Silva, R. (n.d.). //Cuba Facts: Interesting Facts About Cuba//. Retrieved April 6, 2009, from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/interesting-facts-about-cuba.html //Cuba Festivals, Cuban Events, Cuban Holidays, Cuban Traditions//. (n.d.). Retrieved April 6, 2009, from http://www.destination360.com/caribbean/cuba/events.php

//Climate - Cuba//. (n.d.). Retrieved April 6, 2009, from http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Cuba-CLIMATE.html //Havana Attractions - Cuba - Havana City Guide//. (n.d.). Retrieved April 6, 2009, from http://www.wordtravels.com/Cities/Cuba/Havana/Attractions

//Mamborama.com | Cuban Music 101//. (n.d.). Retrieved April 6, 2009, from http://www.mamborama.com/cub a