Throughout its history Cuba has been a land of political turmoil. The most recent political upheaval occurred in 1959, when Fidel Castro became "Comandete en Jefe"1 (Commander and Chief). Castro instituted a communist regime which has lead to many changes in Cuba, and as a result of the revolution, the culture of Cuba has been allowed to flourish. In spite of its frequently changing governments, Cuba is a popular vacation destination because of its unique location and great natural beauty.

Cuba's geography is very unique. The global address of Cuba is between twenty-five and twenty degrees north latitude, and between seventy-five and eighty-five degrees west longitude. Cuba is located just north of Jamaica and south of the Florida Keys, and sits in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The capital of Cuba is Havana, located between the Pinar del Rio, and the Bella Mar cave. It is...