Havana Cuba Presented by Afshana Ayesha Hossain Introduction

Havana, Cuba Presented by: Afshana Ayesha Hossain

Introduction Cuba is the largest and most populous island in the Caribbean sea. It is located in the Western Caribbean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean is to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south. The island lies almost south of the Tropic of Cancer at the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico. The province of Pinar del Río is about 120 miles northeast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula while Havana is around 100 miles south of Key West Florida, 48 miles west of Haiti and 87 miles north of Jamaica. Santiago de Cuba is located 180 miles northeast of Jamaica.

Basic Information about country Havana, the capital of Cuba, is the largest city in the Caribbean, and one of the most culturally rich urban centres in the world. The city’s appreciation of its glorious colonial past is on display at a dizzying array of castles, cathedrals, mansions and museums. The historic neighborhood of Vieja Habana (Old Havana) is a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage site, with over 900 landmarks, including the Presidential Palace and Cathedral Square. Havana’s long, shimmering coastline offers nearly 15 km of excellent beaches and unspoiled coral reefs that can be admired both above and below the sea. For those seeking an urban oasis, Lenin Park’s 670 hectares of green space give you plenty of room to commune with nature.

Map Havana, in Cuba, is the Caribbean's largest and most vivacious city

Weather The weather in Cuba is characterised by an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius with approximately 160 mm of rainfall. It is an island state in the Caribbean characterised by great sandy beaches.

Culture/Customs The culture in Havana can best be described as Afro-Cuban, referring to the mixing of customs brought over by African slaves with existing Hispanic traditions. Havana culture is even more varied considering that these Hispanic traditions were themselves a combination of native island culture and that of the Spanish colonizers.

1. Iberostar Parque Central Tourist Attractions 2. Copacabana Hotel 3. Hotel Mercure Sevilla 4. Melia Habana 5. Quality Inn Jacksonville 6. Hotel Club Acuario 7. Occidental Miramar 8. ONE Bal Harbour Preferred Hotels and Resorts 9. Cubanacan Comodoro Hotel 10. varadero

Tourist attractions continued Slide 7 and 8 – Tourist Attractions (What are sites which people would go to visit

Places to stay Slide 9 – Places to Stay (Where would you suggest that tourists stay in your city? Give at least 2 specific options with details such as features, location, prices, etc. ) Lberostar Parque Central: Melia Habana: Htel Terral: Melia Cohiba: Hotel Palacio del Marques de san Felipe y Santiago de Bejucal

How to get there Slide 10 – How to Get There (Research and include details about flights or other methods to get from Toronto to your city including prices. )

Closing slide Slide 11 - Closing Slide/Conclusion

Sites Slide 12– Work Cited (Don’t forget to properly reference ALL web sites used)