Cuba General Info
Capital : La Habana (pop. 2,090,000)
Population : 11,500,000 (1,999)
Size : 42,804 square miles
Quality of Life : Good (excellent weather, lacking some comforts, friendly people)
Official Language : Spanish (some people speak English)
Political System republic : Independent socialist
Currency : Peso (the US dollar used widely)
Investment Climate with some private ownership : Joint venture opportunities
Official Religion : None but Catholicism and Santerķa are also practiced
Foreign Population : Over 30,000
Longevity : 75.4 years (higher than the US)
Literacy : 98% (highest in Latin America)