Understanding Cuba

Understanding Cuba

Updated: January 11, 2011

Located only 90 miles off America's shores, politically and culturally, communist Cuba seems a world away. Journey inside this secret country for a glimpse of life on this isolated island nation.

Image: Interactive: Destination Cuba
Interactive: Destination Cuba

Alexander Marquardt hit the streets of Havana: Watch video, hear music, even learn to prepare a Cuban meal.

 
Image: Quiz: Understanding Cuba
Quiz: Understanding Cuba

Find out more about this tiny island nation with a big influence on the world.

 
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Video: 24/17: Havana

Visit Cuba and experience a day in the life of 17-year-old Alejandra, a performing arts student.

 
Image: Quiz: Spanish Test
Quiz: Spanish Test

Do you "Habla Espanol?"

 
 

 

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