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What islands in the Caribbean have Spanish as the national language?

Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.

What are the capitals of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic?

San Juan (Puerto Rico), La Habana (Cuba), and Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic).

Who are the indigenous people of the Caribbean?

Primarily the Taínos, especially in Puerto Rico.

When did Europeans arrive in the Caribbean?

Europeans arrived in the Caribbean in 1492, when Christopher Columbus reached the region.

What are the three cultures that form the Caribbean?

The African, European, and Indigenous cultures.

What are the geographical characteristics of the Caribbean?

Features include beaches, a warm tropical climate, palm trees, jungles, mountains, and rich flora and fauna.

Why do people from the U.S. enjoy the Caribbean?

They are attracted by its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and music.

What is typical Caribbean food?

Typical food includes chicken, beans, corn, rice, pork, and bananas.

What products do Caribbean countries export?

Exports include seafood, fruits, vegetables, cane sugar, coconut, pineapples, Puerto Rican rum, and Cuban cigars.

Who are some Caribbean icons known worldwide?

Icons include Camila Cabello, Celia Cruz, Zoe Saldana, Marc Anthony, and Daddy Yankee.

What type of government does each country have?

Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, the Dominican Republic has a democracy, and Cuba has a communist government.

What is the connection between Puerto Rico and the United States?

Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, under U.S. sovereignty but without the same rights as a state.

What is the distance between the U.S. and the Caribbean?

The distance between Cuba and Florida is approximately 90 miles.

What term do Puerto Ricans prefer to refer to their nationality/identity?

Puerto Ricans prefer the term 'Boricua' for their nationality and identity.

What do you call a person born in the Americas of European (Spanish) parents?

They are referred to as a 'Criollo/a'.

What do you call a person with European and Indigenous parents?

They are referred to as a 'Mestizo/a'.

Where does the action of Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights take place?

The action takes place in Cuba, specifically in Havana.

What are the three cultures that form Cuban culture?

The African, European (especially Spanish), and Indigenous cultures.

Who is the president of Cuba at the beginning of the film?

At the beginning, the president of Cuba is Fulgencio Batista.

Who supports North American companies?

The wealthy and powerful elite support North American companies for economic benefits.

Who are the protagonists of Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights?

The protagonists are Katey Miller (Romola Garai) and Javier (Diego Luna).

Why does the American family go to Cuba?

They move because Katey's father gets a job in the hotel industry.

Do Americans have an interest in Cuban culture?

Initially, they show little interest, but Katey becomes drawn to the music and dance.

What do Americans think of Cubans?

Initially, they view Cubans with prejudice, but their perspective changes as they learn more.

Why are North American companies in Cuba?

They are there to exploit cheap labor and gain economic profits due to geographic proximity.

Who inspired the Cuban Revolution?

Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, and other revolutionaries inspired it.

Who becomes the leader of Cuba?

Fidel Castro becomes the leader after the Cuban Revolution in 1959.

What type of government is Cuba?

Cuba is a socialist state with a communist government.

What is the current relationship with Cuba?

Historically tense, improved during Obama’s administration but remains complex.

Where did Cuban people go after the revolution?

Many emigrated to the U.S., especially to Miami, due to political persecution.

Where do most Cuban people live today?

Most live in Cuba, but many also reside abroad in the U.S., Venezuela, and other Latin American countries.

When did the Cuban Revolution start and end?

It began on July 26, 1953, and ended on January 1, 1959.