BYDubbaka Ajay Reddy

Why Cuba?• Strategic Geo-Location: 90 miles close to

the Continental US.• It was top spot in comparison to the rest of

L.A(Acc. to Socioeconomic indicators rank)1. Life expectancy 2nd in L.A2. Adult literacy 99%(1st in Americans)3. HDI: 0.760(4th in L.A)4. Free education and healthcare for all, Plus

other subsidies5. Safest country in the Western hemisphere to

visit

Cuba “Brand” History

• It ha Dynamic Culture and History through world wide1. Freedom from Spain in 18682. Salsa music and Dance birth place3. Son and cha-cha are Cuban rhythms4. Achievements in Famous sports in international

arenas like Base Ball Boxing Volley Ball etc.

5. It’s Beaches like Havana club rums, sugar cane, and tobacco”puros” reinforcing the island’s international image as a popular tourist destination

Cuba

Cuba Archipelago

• Located at westernmost part of the Cuenca el Mar Carbine

• Surface area of 110,992 sq.km • Surrounded by Caribbean Ocean • Cuba has more than 300 natural beaches• Havana is the Heart of Cuba

Capital HavanaOfficial languages SpanishGovernment Socialist Republic, Single-party communist statePresident Fidel CastroIndependence Spain  October 10, 1868 Republic May 20, 1902 from United StatesCuban Revolution January 1, 1959 Population  2008 11,423,952 (73rd)

Cuba Flag

Education

• Govt. spends enormous sums of money • It was Compulsory and free for children aged 6 – 14

years• Is based on

1. Technology2. Agriculture3. Tourism4. Medicine5. Research and teacher training

• Cuba has 99.8% literacy rate in the western hemisphere

Health

• There are Approximately 300 hospitals• More than 1600 alternate medical care

institutions• There are 1,00,000 doctors and similar number

of nurses• Life expectancy in Cuba is 77 years

Culture & People

• 500 years of history stored within a clear sense of the country’s cultural heritage

• Spanish and Africans• Today’s musical land of Cuba is Created by

Russian, Chinese, and European culture• Shares everybody what is available

Technology - IMRS

• I – Internet• M – Military• R – Research • S – Scientific

Technology - IMRS

• Internet Technology1. Established in sep. 19962. 32% of Population access the internet3. In Telecommunication using Third generation

Technology - IMRS• Military Technology

1. Founded in 19602. Air Defense, Navy, Paramilitary units3. Expenditure on Military is 3.8% 0f GDP(2006)4. A.U.S.Defence Intelligence Agency5. Highly Technical Equipments are available • Infantry Weapons• Anti-aircraft guns• Multi rocket launchers• Ballistic Missiles etc.

Technology - IMRS

• Research and Development1. Total expenditure on R & D was 4.2% of GDP2. There are so many Technicians, Scientists, and

Engineers3. Mainly focused on the Agricultural Research4. New technologies for the Recovery of Nickel and

cobalt 5. A joint Soviet – Cuban Spaceflight research

Technology - IMRS

• Scientific technology:1. Scientific technology is the key role for

development of nation2. Cuba ha more than 200 centers3. Renewable energy development in Cuba

Seasons

SUMMER RAINY

Most famous sites• Pinar del Rio• Havana• Varadero• Peninsula de Zapata• Cayo Largo del Sur• Cienfuegous• Villa Carla• Trinidad de Cuba• Jardines del Rey• Santa Lucia• Holguin• Granma• Santiago de Cuba• Baracoa

Havana

• It Exotic capital of Cuba, Largest in the Caribbean, it served as the Gateway to Gulf of Mexico.

• It is heart of the nation’s busy political, scientific and Cultural life.

• Museums, theaters and concert halls, art galleries and cultural institutions are popular venues

Varadero• 20km of beautiful, white, soft, sandy beaches

are shaded by palms and lapped by crystal clear, warm waters.

Turquino National Park

Zaza Reservoir and Cayo Largo

Gate way of Gulf

Famous Painting collection

Economy and Industry Growth of Cuba

• Cuba is worlds third developing Country.• Rank 89th in world • Currency: Cuban peso(CUP)• GDP (PPP) is $57.49 billion(2010 est…)• Structure of Cuban Economy

1. Tourism 67% in GDP2. Agriculture 5% in GDP3. Mining 1.5% in GDP4. Manufacturing 15% in GDP5. Construction 7% in GDP

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Industrial Growth

• Gross domestic product 36.2 billion

• Exports to world 2.0 billion

• Imports 7.5 billion

Industrial Growth• Cuba is the largest and most economical viable

market in the Caribbean and most close to the U.S• Increased business in Ports and Airports• Potential opportunities in banks and service sector• Energy sector providing the attractive business

opportunities• Successful development in Cuban bio-technology

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Cuba with rest of World

• Cuba has the formal relations with the 160 nations

• China, Russia, and Iran among others have the good relation

• China and Russia discussing the possibility of adopting military base in Cuba

Cuban Special Lunch

Chinese Special in Cuba

Cuban Sweets

Famous Baseball Players

Casual Dress up

Discover the authentic Cuba for yourself

Boasting unspoiled nature, timeless architecture, unforgettable Cuba diving, and beautiful resorts fit for any vacation, Cuba really is more than a Beach.

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