Cuba: Revolution, Music, and Classic Cars

Cuba, the largest Caribbean island, is known for its 1959 communist revolution, classic American cars, and vibrant culture. Decades of US embargo and socialist economy created a time-capsule effect, preserving 1950s architecture and vehicles alongside revolutionary heritage.

Cuban music, including son, salsa, mambo, and rumba, has influenced global Latin music. Cuban cigars are considered the world's finest. Baseball is the national passion, with many Cuban players reaching US Major Leagues. Havana's colonial architecture, colorful buildings, and Malecón seawall create distinctive atmosphere frozen partially in time.

Despite economic challenges under communism and embargo, Cuba developed strong healthcare and education systems, with high literacy and doctor-to-patient ratios. The revolution led by Fidel Castro dramatically shaped 20th-century Cold War politics. Recent economic reforms and improved US relations have begun opening Cuba while maintaining socialist system.