Book Description

CUBA CLASSIC Wall Map Our Cuba is the most accurate and richly detailed reference map available for the iconic Caribbean island nation. The Classic style of this wall map contains National Geographic's proprietary fonts and world recognized border bands in a bright and appealing color palette with striking blue oceans on a crisp white background. Cuba's many offshore islands, reefs, and rivers are noted, as are sites of interest including national parks and reserves. Ocean bathymetry with depth curves and soundings, peak elevations, and handcrafted shaded relief provide topographical detail. Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, the Florida Keys, and most of the Bahamas and Haiti are shown, presenting Cuba in the context of its important geographical position in the Caribbean. Cuba contains thousand of place names, accurate political boundaries, and infrastructure making it the perfect reference for student, home, or business. Additional content unique to this map includes: § Sites of interest including national parks and reserves § Geographic equivalents provide translations from Spanish to English § Transportation detail including highways, roads, canals, ferry routes, and airports § Geographical detail including mountain relief, swamps, and coastal reefs § Elevations, depth curves, and soundings Map is printed on premium quality paper stock, laminated, rolled, and packaged in a clear plastic sleeve. Net proceeds from the sale of this map go to support the non-profit mission of the National Geographic Society. Popular Places Included on the Map Havana, Pinar del Rio, Baracoa, Trinidad, Caya Largo, Santa Clara, Varadera, Isla de la Juventad, About Cuba Cuba is home to over 11 million people making it the most populous island nation in the Caribbean. From Spanish colony to US territory and finally to controversial socialist republic, Cuba has experienced its share of turbulent history, but its struggles have not dampened the spirit of its people. Its unique Afro- Caribbean culture known for its music, cuisine, and literature, sprang from aboriginal roots, Spanish conquest, slavery, and the proximity to the United States, blending a colorful tapestry from these diverse threads. Sheet Size = 36.00 x 24.00 Scale = 1:1,500,000