Cuba is located on the continent of Although Cuba is an island, it is considered to be a part of the North American continent.

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Cuba is located on the continent of Although Cuba is an island, it is considered to be a part of the North American continent.

The Government of Cuba The type of government is of Cuba communist state.Cuba has a Executive branch, Legislative branch and or Judicial branch. The executive branch is led by the president, Fidel Castro, who is also the chief of state and the head of government.

How Cuba Gained Independence Cuba was a Spanish colony until Spain's defeat in the Spanish- American War. The war originated in the Cuban struggle for independence but the United States had a bigger role than Spain.

Languages Spoken in Cuba Spanish is the official language of Cuba Spanish, English and French are the other languages spoken on a regular basis in Cuba.

Major Religions of Cuba Cuba is a multiracial society with a population of mainly Spanish and African origins. The largest organized religion is the Roman Catholic Church. Afro-Cuban religions, a blend of native African religions and Roman Catholicism, are widely practiced in Cuba. Officially, Cuba has been an atheist state for most of the Castro era. In 1962, the government of Fidel Castro.

Employment in Cuba The socio-economical transformation taken place in Cuba after 1959, brought about the implementation of a development strategy that links economic development with social policies.

Customs, Traditions and Holidays of Cuba The customs.traditions and holidays of Cuba are Christmas in December and the Epiphany in January.

Take a look at one of the jobs in Cuba. Cuba