Cuba
Definition
Cuba is an island nation located in the Caribbean Sea near Key West Florida. Known for its vibrant culture influenced by African, Spanish and other European cultures since colonial times.
Analogy
Imagine Cuba as a colorful mosaic tile piece in a larger Caribbean artwork - each color representing different cultural influences that have shaped it over time - Spanish reds, African blues, American yellows etc., all coming together to form a unique picture.
Related terms
Fidel Castro: A Cuban communist revolutionary who governed Cuba as Prime Minister from 1959 to 1976 then as President from 1976 to 2008. His administration turned Cuba into a one-party socialist state.
Cuban Missile Crisis: A 13-day confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1962 over Soviet ballistic missiles deployed in Cuba. It is often considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war.
Embargo against Cuba: An economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by the United States on Cuba since 1958. It has affected Cuban economy and relations with other countries.
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- Which factor distinguishes North Korea's approach to communism from that of Cuba after Fidel Castro’s rise?
- How did the economic situation in Cuba lead to its shift towards communism post-1950s?
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