| A | B |
|---|
| Christopher Columbus | Discovered Cuba 1492 |
| Spanish American War | US gains control of Cuba |
| Fulgencio Batista | 1933 gains control of Cuba through revolt |
| Fidel Castro | Takes power in 1959 |
| Historical events in Castro era | Bay of Pigs, Missile Crisis, Mariel Boatlift |
| Urban areas | Most of population lives here |
| Roman Catholic | Main religion |
| Spanish | Main language |
| African religions | due to slavery developed in Cuba |
| Sugar Cane | Main export |
| Beef | Main ingredient in most Cuban meals |
| Ajiaco | Cuba's national dish |
| Main holiday meal | Small pig marinated in OJ |
| Communist | Type of governemtn |
| Most jobs are here | State |
