Due to the increased tourist flow from Russia, many people already know, which is Cuba.And every student confidently tell you that Liberty Island such is the informal name of the Republic - is located in the Caribbean, in the "underbelly" of the United States of America.By the way, from this citadel of socialism superpower it separates a small, in one hundred and eighty kilometers wide, Florida Bay.
What we do know about Cuba?Havana cigars, Hemingway so revolutionary surroundings - these are the three things that come to mind in connection with the Island of Freedom.Want to learn about this country anymore?Then read on.
Island of Cuba on the world map
Yes, it really is an island state, but only one piece of land called Cuba is not limited.It would be correct to say that the country is on the archipelago.It is called like this: Greater Antilles.Of these, the largest is Cuba.But this archipelago includes a number of smaller clusters of islands.It is worth mentioning at least Canarreos Archipelago.In this "canary-yellow" is the archipelago's second largest island of Isla de la Juventud (Youth), which until 1978 was called Pinos (Pine).Add that about a thousand of reefs, rocks and a tiny piece of land owned by the state as an administrative Cuba.Also Canarreos Archipelago country owns the archipelago of Los Colorados, Sabana, Camaguey and Jardines de la Reina.Now let's see, where is Cuba on the map.Its geographical coordinates are: 22 ° north latitude and 79 ° west longitude.
boundaries powers
have already mentioned that the most "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" socialist Florida Bay is separated from the United States.But Cuba has a land border with this superpower.However, it is small - only 29 kilometers, but it is very important in political terms.After all, the other side of the cordon positioned naval base at Guantanamo.US leases this part of the island in the same bay for several years now, and never have Cuba did not have any trouble, unlike Ukraine, which so imprudently signed an agreement with Russia Kharkiv agreements.In the West Indies, where Cuba has other island nations: Haiti (its distance - 77 km) and Jamaica (140 kilometers).Mexican coast of Cuba separates the Yucatan Channel, the width of which is more than two hundred kilometers.
Climate
Liberty Island is located south of the Tropic of Cancer.This means that where there is Cuba, reigns almost equatorial heat.The state knows only two seasons in a year - dry and wet.The first lasts from November to April.Therefore, Cuba and is in the top 10 countries where comfortable rest in slushy and cold months.But do not be considered disparaging Liberty Island as a place of vacation during the period from May to October.The temperature of the air and water as a result of the rainy season is reduced by only 1-2 degrees (+ 28-32 versus + 27-29 degrees).The water always pleases same heat - 26 degrees.It should also be noted that, in contrast to continental territories that lie in tropical latitudes, Cuba bypass storm clouds.
Nature
If we calculate the length of the coastline of the state, will be released pretty impressive figure - three thousand seven hundred kilometers.Yes, not all areas are beautiful beaches with white or golden sand.After all, where it is Cuba, grow and mangroves, sloping down to the sea.They are swamped, teeming with alligators and other exotic animals.But these areas are national nature parks.Under the protection of the law and some are water area - basically, it's coral reefs.There on the island of Cuba and the mountains.The highest peak in the country is the Pico Turquino (about two thousand meters above sea level).Beautiful waterfalls, rivers and lakes make Cuba a haven for tourists.
