Country Profiles: Cuba Webquest Worksheet

This worksheet on Cuba helps students explore the country’s geography, politics, economy, and culture. Students begin with basic information such as the capital city Havana, official language (Spanish), population, and currency (Cuban Peso and Convertible Peso). The geography section highlights Cuba’s location in the Caribbean, its islands, tropical climate, and natural features such as mountains, plains, and beaches. Government and politics introduces Cuba’s socialist republic system, current leaders, and national symbols like the flag and anthem. The economy section examines key industries such as tourism, sugar, tobacco, biotechnology, and nickel mining, as well as Cuba’s trade relationships. The culture and society portion explores major religions including Catholicism and Santería, traditional foods like ropa vieja, music and dance genres such as salsa and son, festivals, and notable literature and arts. Tourism highlights include Old Havana, Varadero, Trinidad, and natural reserves like Viñales Valley. Reflection questions encourage students to consider Cuba’s unique political system, culture, and natural beauty.

Keywords: Cuba, Havana, Caribbean, tropical islands, mountains, beaches, socialism, culture, economy, tourism, sugar, tobacco, biotechnology, salsa, son, ropa vieja, festivals, geography, Model United Nations (MUN), reflection