1. Opening– February 3 In Yellow Book—
Read “Life is Different in Cuba” on page 23.
Complete “Essential Skills” at the TOP of page 23.
ONLY write down the Facts. (Don’t bother with the Opinions!)
Read “Trade Secrets” on page 24.
Create and complete the “Essential Skills” chart on the bottom of page 24.

2. Fast Facts, Location, Climate and Natural Resources
Cuba
Fast Facts, Location, Climate and Natural Resources

3. Fast Facts Capital – Havana Official language – Spanish
Largest island in the Caribbean
Located 90 miles south of Florida
Population – 11,000,000
Urban: 76%
Rural: 24%

4. Location
Describe where Cuba is located.

5. Climate
Humid Tropical – warm and rainy year round (cooled some by the trade winds)
Tropical Savanna – warm all year with rainy and dry seasons
A target for hurricanes because of its location

6. Natural Resources Sugar, citrus, copper, salt, coffee, tobacco
Tourism and fishing are important industries
28% of the land is arable
Venezuela is the largest trading partner

7. Population The majority of people live in cities.
About 20% of them live in Havana

8. Double Bubble Map
In a group create a Double Bubble Map comparing Brazil and Cuba. You must have at least 5 facts about each.