Havana:

It is a city that rooted deep in the history, a picturesque city, where the blend of old buildings, which belong to the colonial era with the landscape of the surrounding charming colors. One can enjoy walking on the Malecon Sea walkway, which is parallel to the coast of the ocean. One can also visit the Old Havana Cathedral de San Cristobal, or listen to salsa music bands concerts held outdoor in the bazaars held outdoor and music street show, which will last until the morning.

The society:   

Cuban society is witnessing great changes at the present time. This process has begun in the nineties, after the collapse of the Soviet bloc, and the subordination of the US siege of the island, and the need of the country to enter the global capitalist market. These changes have affected the society in general, where the country is witnessing a comprehensive restructuring phase, based on the new international context in the midst of the current and future aspirations of the revolution, which aims to preserve the social gains and confirmation of the socialist model, which has been founded.

On the other hand, the latest developments in the country, after opening up process with its historic adversary, the United States, led to a creation of a kind of hope among the different sectors of Cuban society, especially young people, and give them a sense that the country will enter a new phase of modernity, economic development and catch up with the wheel of globalization, after the isolation that lasted more than half a century.

Culture and heritage:

Cuba is the meeting point between the Spanish and African civilization and culture, since the arrival of  the slaves to the island, where Christian tradition mixed with African religious cult. This can be seen obviously in the blending of ethnic elements, and many aspects of life, such as customs, music and cuisine.

Cuba is characterized by high culture represented in all kinds of arts, such as singing, dancing, theater, cinema and fine arts.

People and politics:

 

The Government system:

The government system is socialist communist regime (democratic socialist republic, popular and unionist) that depends on the collective ownership of the major means of production and the unity of the national political and social forces under the leadership of the Cuban Communist Party.

The most important organs of the State as follows:

1. The National Assembly of People's Power (Parliament).

2. The Council of State: the executive organ of the Parliament headed by President of the Republic and the President's first deputy and five other deputies.

3. Council of Ministers: his President is the Head of the State Council.

The current president: His Excellency General Raul Castro Ruz.