2. Here is a list of some of the main similarities and differences between California and Cuba.

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7. The unemployment rate for October was 10.1% California is has the most agricultural exports out of the states in addition to being the leading state in dairy exports. California

8. In 2011, the unemployment rate was 3.2% 20% of the labor force is in agriculture. As of last year, Cuba has second highest tax revenue at 76.8%.

9. Any education/schooling beyond high school must be paid for by the student.

10. Cuba offers free education up to a PHD.

11. California has the largest population out of all the states. California is a diverse state, with its diversity directly effecting our culture. California has a high percentage of Mexican students.

12. Population of 11,075,244, as of July 2012. Median age of 38.9 Life expectancy of 77.87 Generally more appreciative of what they have.

13. In California, many different foods are available. There are also many different diets commonly eaten/practiced in California(vegetarianism, veganism, raw food only, gluten free…) The poverty in California often forces people to consume numerous amounts of junk food, leading to a high obesity rate.

14. In Cuba, rice and beans are primarily eaten. Cuba, as it is a tropical island, produces numerous fruits. Most food is purchased from government owned stores. Cuba is currently having a food shortage.

15. Cubans have free education and healthcare. Cubans are well known for their music and dancing.

16. “Cuba at times portrays the US embargo, in place since 1961, as the source of its difficulties.” – CIA World Factbook Twenty-nine percent of children in South Los Angeles are classified as obese to only 23.3% obesity rate among children countrywide.