US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Consular Information Sheet: Cuba
This site has regular updated security information for traveling in Cuba from the U.S. Department of State. Provides important information for safe travel and provides links to other sites of particular interest to U.S. tourists.
AllRefer
All Refer: Reference: Cuba: Introduction & Country Profile
Presented here is reference material for learning about Cuba including a map, flag, and information concerning geography, history, government, economy, and the people.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Cuba: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of Cuba in the Caribbean.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Cuba
The Council on Foreign Relations provides pertinent information on Cuba. As part of an extensive website on terrorism, this article answers questions regarding Cuba, terrorism, and implications for the United States.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: In the Spotlight: Cuba
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Cuba's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government.
Hans Lohninger
Photo Globe: Cuba
Provides background and general country facts and statistics about Cuba in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps, space images, and a picture of its flag.
Information Technology Associates
Cuba: Government: From 1996 Cia World Fact Book
The ABC Country Book provides a great deal of information on the governmental structure of Cuba. It shows the administrative divisions of the country and the branches of governmental power of Cuba.
CNN
Cnn: Fidel Castro, Cuba's Longtime Revolutionary Leader, Dies at 90
Not all grieve the loss of Cuba's former leader, Fidel Castro. Castro passed away on November 25, 2016.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Soviet Arms Buildup in Cuba
An audio recording of a speech given to Americans by John F. Kennedy on October 22, 1962 where he talks about the buildup of Soviet military power in Cuba. A transcript is also provided. [17:37]
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: Castro's Legacy and the Future of Cuba
Through the use of handouts and online resources, students will explore the reaction to Fidel Castro's decision to resign as Cuba's president, examine the future of Cuba, and consider the international response to Castro's resignation...
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Cuba Reports on Human Rights Practices
A report by the US State Department about human rights abuses in Cuba during 1999.
George Washington University
National Security Archive: Kennedy Sought Dialogue With Cuba
A collection of documents revealing the secret history of possible U.S. accommodation with Castro just before Kennedy's assassination, and afterwards with President Johnson. Among documents there is also an audio tape of a discussion...
Digital History
Digital History: Cuba and the Bay of Pigs Invasion
In 1959, rebel leader Fidel Castro toppled Cuban dictator Fugencio Batista. In Washington, Castro told U.S. officials that "The [Cuban] movement is not a Communist movement. We have no intention of expropriating U.S. property, and any...
Other
The Ministry of Culture: Cuba
The Cuban Ministry of Culture provides this official web site dedicated to the preservation and expansion of Cuban culture.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Cuba
Provides an overview of the culture of Cuba. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc. (Note:...
Other
A Timeline History of Cuba
Presents a very nice timeline history of Cuba from 1000 B.C.E. to 2003 C.E. Highlights all the major events in Cuban history.
Other
Rock Around the Blockade: History of Cuba: The Cuban Revolution
Provides general information about the Cuban Revolution. Includes information about the rebels landing on the coast of Cuba, guerrilla warfare and the Sierra Maestra, and the triumph of the revolution. (Published May 7, 2011)
CommonLit
Common Lit: Cold War Rivals: Cuba and the United States
A learning module that begins with Mike Kubic's article "Cold War Rivals: Cuba and the United States" accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Action Reports, First Hand Accounts
This site contains action reports and first-hand accounts of the war in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. A wealth of information here.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Cuba Virtual Tour
Offers a discussion on the history of the Jewish people in Cuba from the beginning in the 16th century to present day Jewish life. Also discusses Cuba's relations with Israel.
Library of Congress
Loc: World of 1898: The Spanish American War: Cuba During the War
Check out this page from the Library of Congress and choose to read a wartime essay about Cuba, see a timeline, or look at maps of Cuba. Includes photos too!
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Caribe: Cuba
This site has a map of Cuba in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals, and resources are among the topics addressed....
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Cuba
Learn about Cuba's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this website.
Climate Zone
Climate of Cuba
Explore the climate of Cuba at this useful website that gives information about average monthly temperature, rainfall, and snowfall. Included is a detailed country map.
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