The island of Cuba

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The island of Cuba


Cuba occupies two large islands and many smaller islands in the Caribbean. All of them are a part of the Greater Antilles. The second largest island of the country - Juventud (called Pinos until 1978) - part of the archipelago Canarreos Archipelago. Land in the north and southwest of the country washed by the Straits of Florida and the Yucatan.

The eastern part of Cuba goes to the Windward Passage and the southern - to the Caribbean. On the southern side of the country are such islands as Cayo Largo, San Felipe de la Juventud. On the north side is Sabana Camagüey archipelago, which included 2,517 allocate land areas.
Picturesque island of Cuba are unique ecosystems. There is a beautiful beaches, pine forests, mountains and others. The country's capital is Havana, which is located on the island of Cuba. Popular resorts are located on Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Romano, Cayo Coco and on other islands.
Features of Cuba

The country's population is made up of Creoles, blacks and mulattos. Cuba is a member of the UN since 1945. Every year, over half a million Cubans accept foreigners. The country has beautiful scenery and fascinating history. The island of Cuba surrounded by coral reefs and exotic landscapes amaze.

The total area of Cuba is about 111 thousand square. km. Pico Turquino is considered the high point of relief. Island of the same name has a length of 1250 km. It stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic. Cuba is dominated by plains and the highest point is located on the mountain range of Sierra Maestra. On the island many caves that form the underground galleries. Plains Cuba is a settlement and development. The sandy beaches of the island's many kilometers of the strip. Isla de la Juventud is covered with thick pine forests.
weather

The island of Cuba are in a tropical climate. From May to November is the rainy season continues. The average annual temperature is 26 degrees. Water in summer warms up to 30 degrees. Humidity on the islands is 70%. The heat softens the wind constantly blowing from the sea. From November to April, Cuba is experiencing a dry season. The weather conditions of the country are strongly affected by warm currents. Cuba periodically adversely affected by tropical cyclones from June to November. At this time there are heavy rains and strong winds. Typhoons cause enormous damage to the national economy. The coldest month is January, when the air temperature is 25 degrees. Hotter all in Cuba in August.