May 2015
Nature Cuba has the most important natural habitats in the Caribbean because of its biodiversity, numbers of endemic species, and conservation. Cuba shelters 4% of the world's terrestrial species, including 6,700 different plants, 14,000 invertebrate species, and 650 vertebrates. Cuba is also known for its rare varieties of orchids scattered across its lush tropical forests, as well as for its prehistoric cactus in the arid southeast, estuaries bordered by mangroves, and one of the most extensive coral reef systems.
Music The music of Cuba relies heavily on its European and African cultural backgrounds. The arrival of thousands of African slaves to the island over the course of three hundred years resulted in a variety of new musical forms. The country's distinctive and world famous music owes its melodic
rhythm to the fusion of its African and Spanish heritages. Even to this day, the cheerful and energetic Cuban cadence continues to exert a significant influence on the musical styles around the world.
Its people In Spanish a Cuban's way of speaking is very distinct. For example, instead of addressing someone in Spanish as "my brother", they say, “hey my brother�, which speaks volumes of their unity. Cubans are hard workers; they are very resourceful, witty, friendly, and loyal. Cubans are known for their enduring spirit under difficult times. They rely heavily on education and like to study hard. Cubans bear rhythm in their blood and are romantic by nature; this would explain why they were the originators of the famous dance, danzon.
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