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  • Cuba, the largest Caribbean island, faces an energy crisis due to U.S. sanctions impacting oil supplies, crucial for its power generation.
  • Geographically, Cuba is in the Greater Antilles, bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, with tropical climate and mineral resources like cobalt and nickel.

In Summary

Cuba (Capital: Havana)

Cuba faces energy crisis as U.S. action in Venezuela and fresh sanctions choke off oil supplies which accounts for 83% of total power generation.

Political Features

  • It is the largest island country in the Caribbean Sea which is part of the Greater Antilles in the West Indies.
  • Maritime Boundaries: Gulf of Mexico (West) and  Atlantic Ocean (North).

Geographical Features

  • Minerals: Cobalt, nickel, iron ore, copper, manganese, salt, timber, silica, and petroleum. 
  • Major rivers: Cauto,Toa
  • Climate: Tropical, seasonally humid, with maritime influence and semi-continental features.
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Maritime Boundaries

The lines that define the extent of a country's jurisdiction over its territorial waters, contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone, and continental shelf. These are crucial for resource management, trade, and national security.

West Indies

A geopolitical and cultural region that consists of the islands of the Caribbean Sea, the Bahamas, and the territories of theGuyanas. It is divided into the Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles, and the Lucayan Archipelago.

Greater Antilles

A sub-region of the West Indies in the Caribbean Sea, consisting of the larger islands of Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (divided between Haiti and the Dominican Republic), and Puerto Rico. These islands are known for their significant geological and biodiversity.

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