1. Cuba BY KONNER COLEMERE

2. Cuba is located within the Carribean. THE CLIMATE IS SEMI-TROPICAL, HUMID, AND MOSTLY DRY. CUBA'S POPULATION IS AROUND 11.2 MILLION.

3. Date of Independence, and Government  Cuba is a communist country under the rule of Raul Castro.  Cuba declared it's independence from Spain on February 15, 1898. The battle lasted for two years, eleven months, three weeks, and a day.

4. Cuba's Currency and Major Religion Cuba's major religion is called Afro-Cuban. Cuba's currency is the Cuban Peso (CUP)

5. Places to Visit in Cuba  Old Havana  Old Square  Plaza de la Caterdal

6. Cuba's Flag and it's Meaning:  The blue bands represent the three military districts of colonial Cuba - oriental, central, and occiental. The two white bands stand for the purity of the patriotic cause. Red symbolizes the blood shed in the struggle for independence. The white star is called "La Estralla Solitaria," and it represents independence and freedom. The triangle stands for equality, consistency and strength.

7. Ropa Vieja Recipe  1 tablespoon vegetable oil  2 pounds beef flank steak  1 cup beef broth  1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce  1 small onion, sliced  1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips  2 cloves garlic, chopped  1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste  1 teaspoon ground cumin  1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro  1 tablespoon olive oil  1 tablespoon white vinegar

8. Cuba's Capital, Imports/Exports, and Major Cities.  Cuba's capital city is Havana. Major cities are Santiago, Havana, Verado, Trinidad, and Holguin.  Cuba's imports are: Refined Petroleum, Wheat, Corn, and Soybean meal.  Exports are: Nickel Matte, and Raw Sugar.

9. Resources  www.britannica.com www.britannica.com  allrecipes.com  worldflags101.com